How to Survive Camping: The Man With No Shadow by Bonnie Quinn
Goat Valley Campground: A Cozy Horror Novel
Survival is the only rule in this campy, cozy horror debut.
Perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix, Rachel Harrison, and Welcome to Night Vale, this "haunted campground" tale blends dark folklore with sharp wit. Kate is the manager of Goat Valley Campground, a job that is less about hospitality and more about preventing the horrific and agonizing demise of her guests.
The Story: The land at Goat Valley is old and hungry. It has claimed generations of Kate’s family, yet the campground’s reputation continues to draw unsuspecting visitors year after year. But it isn't just humans who frequent the woods. Creatures from the deepest corners of folklore and horror have made these grounds their personal hunting territory.
Kate doesn't enforce rules to ruin the fun. She enforces them to keep the campers alive. From the man with the skull cup to the strange children selling ice, every encounter in the woods is a life-or-death gamble. But when campers start ignoring the warnings, Kate must face the ancient darkness that has shadowed her family for centuries.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Chilling Folklore: Features a unique "rules horror" format where everyday activities become terrifying survival trials.
- Cozy Yet Creepy: A perfect blend of small-town charm and supernatural suspense.
- Iconic Creatures: Meet the man with the skull cup and the children with no wagon in a world where the lights are never to be followed.
- Strong Female Lead: Kate is a pragmatic, tough manager fighting a losing battle against a landscape that wants everyone dead.