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I'm Kacey Carpenter, an author, educator, and community builder based in Oregon.

I write stories that matter, help people learn, and do some good along the way. My books include the National Park Mystery-Thriller series, beginning with Do Not Die Today, set in Joshua Tree, and Murder in Vacationland, set in Acadia National Park. I'm also the author of The Fight We're In: Organizing for Power and Change, Ready, Set, Go! Playbook for Campaigns, Candidates, and Causes, and *My Journey with Bernie.

I love exploring the outdoors, teaching Nature-Inspired Writing at Portland Community College, and bringing people together through writing, reading, and community service. My stories often explore the places we visit, the people we meet, and the myste ...more

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	My Journey with Bernie 4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ready, Set, Go!: Playbook for Campaigns, Candidates, and Causes (Life is a Journey 2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Do Not Die Today. Use Caution! The Desert Can Be Deadly. (A National Park Mystery-Thriller Book 1) 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Murder in Vacationland: Danger Follows the Trail to Acadia National Park by Kacey Carpenter (Goodreads Author), Jonathan Starke (Editor), Kate Henke 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Journey with Bernie: The Revolution Starts with Us 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Do Not Die Today: Use Caution! The Desert Can Be Deadly by Kacey Carpenter (Goodreads Author), Jonathan Starke (Editor), Kate Henke (Cover Art) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Murder in Vacationland

“They run the place,” Marc added.

“One hears everything, the other just knows stuff.”

Wilbur’s collar had a park tag, and Domino was wearing an Acadia bandana. “Animals up here know before we do,” Marc said.

“Wilbur doesn’t bark much, but when he does, I listen.”

Murder in Vacationland, Book 2 in the National Park Mystery-Thriller Series

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Walden or, Life in the Woods

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