Do Not Die Today Use Caution! The Desert Can Be Deadly
A National Park Mystery Thriller
What begins as a long-overdue reunion quickly spirals into a fight for survival in the stunning and deadly Joshua Tree National Park.
Mitch, a cautious software engineer haunted by past trauma.
Alex, a thrill-seeking businessman chasing adventure.
Ben, a grounded, resourceful former Scout.
They set out for a week of hiking, rock climbing, and stargazing among the Joshua Trees, hoping to reconnect, reflect, and leave their worries behind.
But the desert has other plans.
From the beauty of Hidden Valley and the dangers of Hall of Horrors to the history of Barker Dam and Keys Ranch, their adventure brings excitement at every turn. But as they enjoy hiking among the iconic Joshua Trees, camping, scrambling giant rock boulders, climbing Ryan Mountain, and stargazing under the desert sky, a series of mysterious and unsettling events unfold.
Someone is watching.
Secrets long buried in the desert begin to surface.
And trust, even among lifelong friends, begins to crack.
Available now in print, e-book, and audiobook.
This is the first book in a National Park Mystery-Thriller series. Each book explores a different national park, weaving together the beauty and danger of nature with the complexities of human relationships and the dark secrets that lurk beneath the surface.