Always love Mae , Hank, FiFi and the Laundry Club Ladies. This adventure went to a new part of the National Forest and Mae and her posse all come along. As always this keeps you guessing as to who commits the murder. I also love that they mention Violet and where she has gone to in this story. Look forward to what this group will do next. I do not think that I would enjoy hugging trees as therapy. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )

Adventure, Abduction and Arrest by Tonya Kappes is the 25th A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery. I like Tonya Kappes’ writing style. It is casual (like talking to an old friend). Mae West, Hank Sharp, and the Laundry Club ladies are heading to a Forest Bathing Therapy Retreat in the Daniel Boone National Forest to hunt for a missing girl. Hank was hired by Laura and Steve Tenney to find their daughter, Kyra who disappeared over two weeks ago. She went out on a hike never to be seen again. The people at the retreat have proved to be less than helpful. Hank, Mae, Betts, Dottie, Abby, and Queenie are going undercover at the retreat in the hopes of getting some answers. Unable to sleep after their first day at the retreat, Mae is admiring the scenery when she notices a fire in the forest. Officials arrive and quickly put out the fire only to find a body in the middle of it. Someone tried to cover up evidence of a murder with the fire. Hank, Mae, and the ladies are on the case. The mystery was fun but simple. There are good clues to help readers arrive at the solution. I thought the mystery was easy to solve (early in the book). Mae and the gang conducted a good investigation. They asked questions and searched for clues. There are, of course, some hijinks along the way (be prepared to laugh often while reading this story). Mae also helps out Violet Rhinehammer with her murder mystery in Holiday Junction. I like how the author tied in Violet’s new series. There are clever camping hacks and recipes at the end of the book. Those who enjoy lighthearted, humorous cozy mysteries will enjoy A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mysteries. Adventure, Abduction and Arrest is an amusing tale with a vanished offspring, happy tree huggers, kumbaya around the campfire, unassuming yurts, a fatal fire, a determined reporter, and six savvy sleuths. ( )

Road trip! How excited am I ? A road trip with the Laundry Club Ladies, Mae West and the handsome Hank can only lead to laughs, detective work and a little danger. I was so ready to read this book that I went to my hammock by our pond and posted a do not disturb sign beside me. A missing person is on the agenda for this group so settle in as we take to the road on an adventure we will never forget.

I laughed so hard when the group stumbled upon a Forest Therapy Group. I’m sure it’s something good for your soul, but I will pass on hugging a tree for now. Maybe they will gather information about the missing person as the group starts to get chummy with each other. Or maybe they will feel like they are being interrogated but I don’t think they will notice. After all they are one with the forest right now. Wouldn’t you know a fire is seen close to the group just when everyone was starting to get acquainted. Now who started the fire and was anyone injured?

My mouth was watering after reading about the group eating fried bologna sandwiches. I grew up eating them and loved to watch them puff up in the pan. I could hear the bologna sizzle as Dottie made the delicious lunch that gave me a good memory my childhood best friend. We use to make those sandwiches all the time. The group is full of surprises and going off to investigate the fire and body that was found promised to be one big adventure. Now just as I think I have figured everything out the author with her clever details throws me in another direction.

The adventure is fun with Mae and the gang on the case. Oh I must mention the dear Violet. She sure is pestering Mae right in the middle of her investigation. Looks like Violet has found herself in her own little murder mystery in a small town. It is the perfect set up for Violet’s new series and let me tell you it is a hoot. I love the author’s southern charm she brings to every book and the characters that keep me laughing. Don’t miss the camping lists of what to do and not do along with some yummy recipes at the end of the book.

I received a copy of this book from the author. The review is my own opinion. ( )