Max’s Campsite Mysteries Cozy Mystery Series

A Campsite Renovation, a Rekindled Love, and a Murderer on the Loose!

Ex-chef and vanlife convert Max Effort (no, he will never forgive his parents for the “guaranteed to make you a winner” name) is living the dream. Not only has he just remarried his ex-wife (it’s a long story), but they’ve bought a rundown campsite and have decided to give up the nomadic lifestyle at least in part and build a new life for themselves with their best buddy, Anxious the Jack Russell Terrier.

With the outdoors in his bones, Max has no intention of returning to a conventional life, and he and Min have vowed to pitch at a different spot at the campsite every month of the year. First, it has to be his beloved 67 VW Campervan, but with the option of tents, yurts, bell tents, and more (if they can manage to actually get glamping set up) and acres of space, they can continue to be close to nature while they make the renovations and begin their new business.

Vowing never to return to his obsessive, stressed-out past as a chef working in fancy, 3 Michelin-star restaurants, Max is determined to continue with his one-pot cooking every single night without fail. No more fancy meals served on slates, or posh desserts nobody can even pronounce, it’s good old one-pot wonders or bust.

The new life is idyllic, if hard work, but who cares? The newlyweds are together, and as a team can handle anything. Good job, too, as within days the house falls down, the septic tank explodes, and all the taps spring leaks, but at least things can’t get any worse.

Then there was a murder…

Oh, and who’s that weird bloke at the bottom of the campsite?

Contains a stunning one-pot recipe at the end. Perfect for camping, vanlife, or anyone who wants a great meal without all the washing up!

A journey of freedom, friendship, and murder mystery in the beautiful British countryside.