A Murder Most Camp by Nicolas Didomizio ~ a Review

by MK French

Mikey Hartford IV coasted through life, but now his father changes the terms of his trust and requires a positive contribution to the world before his thirtieth birthday. Mikey decides to work at the struggling Camp Lore, where his twelve-year-old aunt will be. His campers become obsessed with a local legend set at an abandoned cabin on the grounds, and it turns out an actual murder took place at Camp Lore. Someone is determined to keep it hidden, so surely Mikey can earn his inheritance if he solves it. He just has to stay alive long enough to do it. 

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April 2026; oisoned Pen Press; 978-1464250064
audio, ebook, print (368 pages); mystery

Mikey's father doesn't like that he's a shiftless man partying and lavishly supporting the best friend he's pining over, who criticizes the extravagant lifestyle the 1% can afford. He has little purpose other than snarking at everything, including the fact that his grandfather married a young woman, and that at 29, he has a 12-year-old aunt. Annabelle has been isolated because of that fact, which she's painfully aware of, and is interested in true crime, thrillers, and horror. Mikey makes continual pop culture references from the 90's, and goes along with his father's plan. 

The murder at the camp is a missing person case, and the investigation progresses with some hilarious bits, some threats to Mikey's safety, and a few red herrings. He also gradually thaws enough to allow himself to truly feel his emotions and not smother them with jokes and more references. The kids he interacts with are afterthoughts at times, though I really enjoyed his relationship with Annabelle. She's precocious and sheltered due to her wealth and the significant age gap between her parents, with angst due to her mother's reaction to her isolation. I liked seeing her come out of her shell as well, and the two have a great sibling-style camaraderie despite the difference in age. The story was a fun one, with a showdown ending that matched the Camp vibe perfectly. 

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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.

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