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Max's Campervan Case Files #9
Ninjas and Nightmares
When Hippy Vibes Meet Funfair Rides, Murder Sideswipes Max's Vanlife
Ex-chef and now full-time nomad Max Effort is fully into the rhythm of vanlife. He made it through the unprecedented heatwave, and is now being truly tested by a return to unpredictable (meaning mostly soggy) British weather. He's even had to consider ditching his Crocs (we won't hear of it!) for something more sensible.
Footwear is the least of his worries, though, when Min, ex-wife and love of his life, comes to stay in his awesome 67 VW Campervan so they can visit the largest funfair in the UK. The moment they stepped inside the haunted house, murder of the most nightmarish kind greeted them.
Freaked out and reeling from the death, they are buoyed by the return of an old friend. Moose, man of mystery and considerable ninja skills, teams up with the gang to help solve a truly perplexing whodunit, with plenty of help from Anxious, the smartest Jack Russell Terrier you're ever likely to meet.
As the clues, and red herrings, mount up and the funfair tries to come to terms with yet another shocking murder, the stakes are high and the stress even higher as the team rush to uncover the killer before they strike again.
But has Max pushed his luck too far this time? Has he finally met his match? Even more concerning are the dire threats and warnings he's been receiving lately, with their perplexing and cryptic messages and offerings.
One-pot wonders are all that keeps Max sane, as you can't beat a full belly to help unravel the clues and chill with those you love the most.
As the showdown finally climaxes, secrets from his past are uncovered, leaving Max dangerously close to becoming nothing but an ex-vanlifer as he battles to survive and continue his new way of life.
Contains a stunning one-pot recipe at the end. Perfect for those on the road, or anyone who wants a great meal without all the washing up!
A journey of freedom, friendship, and murder mystery on the open road.
Ex-chef and now full-time nomad Max Effort is fully into the rhythm of vanlife. He made it through the unprecedented heatwave, and is now being truly tested by a return to unpredictable (meaning mostly soggy) British weather. He's even had to consider ditching his Crocs (we won't hear of it!) for something more sensible.
Footwear is the least of his worries, though, when Min, ex-wife and love of his life, comes to stay in his awesome 67 VW Campervan so they can visit the largest funfair in the UK. The moment they stepped inside the haunted house, murder of the most nightmarish kind greeted them.
Freaked out and reeling from the death, they are buoyed by the return of an old friend. Moose, man of mystery and considerable ninja skills, teams up with the gang to help solve a truly perplexing whodunit, with plenty of help from Anxious, the smartest Jack Russell Terrier you're ever likely to meet.
As the clues, and red herrings, mount up and the funfair tries to come to terms with yet another shocking murder, the stakes are high and the stress even higher as the team rush to uncover the killer before they strike again.
But has Max pushed his luck too far this time? Has he finally met his match? Even more concerning are the dire threats and warnings he's been receiving lately, with their perplexing and cryptic messages and offerings.
One-pot wonders are all that keeps Max sane, as you can't beat a full belly to help unravel the clues and chill with those you love the most.
As the showdown finally climaxes, secrets from his past are uncovered, leaving Max dangerously close to becoming nothing but an ex-vanlifer as he battles to survive and continue his new way of life.
Contains a stunning one-pot recipe at the end. Perfect for those on the road, or anyone who wants a great meal without all the washing up!
A journey of freedom, friendship, and murder mystery on the open road.
214 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 30, 2024
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September 21, 2024
Loved revisiting the characters and overall enjoyed the story. Just felt the ending was a little contrived though as for the stalker revelation I was fairly sure who it was and I was right. I am definitely looking forward to more of these and wish I could be cooking for six or eight instead of one to try some of the delicious sounding recipes (one in each book).
October 17, 2024
Min is a bonus
I love Tyler Rhodes writing, it seems so simple but the story weaves around the characters, sucking you in until you feel part of the story. A bonus this time having Min involved throughout the book, making Max and Anxious happy despite everything. I'm secretly just a bit partial to Moose too!
I love Tyler Rhodes writing, it seems so simple but the story weaves around the characters, sucking you in until you feel part of the story. A bonus this time having Min involved throughout the book, making Max and Anxious happy despite everything. I'm secretly just a bit partial to Moose too!
August 29, 2024
Another crazy adventure with Max, Min and Anxious the adorable dog. It certainly isn't all the fun of the fair when a brutal murder takes place in a haunted house attraction. The long standing mystery of Max's stalker looks set to be solved. Looking forward to the next book!
August 30, 2024
First up, a murder in the haunted house attraction at the fun fair. Then, a second murder. Are they connected? Another mystery for Max, Min and Anxious to solve. Once again, Tyler Rhodes has delivered a fun filled, easy to read, murder mystery with the quirky characters we've come to know and love.
February 17, 2025
Did not see this one coming…
Truly surprising twists until the conclusion. Along with a reminder not to wallow in your own stew, but get on up and make changes to improve your own life, or your own one pot dinner, as it were.
Truly surprising twists until the conclusion. Along with a reminder not to wallow in your own stew, but get on up and make changes to improve your own life, or your own one pot dinner, as it were.
August 16, 2025
GREAT SERIES OF BOOK
I love this series of cosy mysteries. Great characters, especially ‘Anxious’.
Looking forward to the next one as it is set in Cornwall where I live now.
I hope Jack and Jill are in this story
I love this series of cosy mysteries. Great characters, especially ‘Anxious’.
Looking forward to the next one as it is set in Cornwall where I live now.
I hope Jack and Jill are in this story
December 11, 2024
A true puzzle
I love the addition of Moose as a returning character and his involvement in the story is brilliantly done! Loved it
I love the addition of Moose as a returning character and his involvement in the story is brilliantly done! Loved it
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