How to Survive Camping: The Man with No Shadow

How to Survive Camping

By: Bonnie Quinn

Narrated by: Jeremy Carlisle Parker

A campy, cozy horror novel about a manager of a haunted campground just trying to get through the season, perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix, Rachel Harrison, and Welcome to Night Vale.

I am a campground manager. I don’t have a list of rules because I’m trying to ruin your fun…I’m trying to keep you from doing small, simple things that could result in your horrific and most agonizing demise.

Goat Valley Campground has killed generations of Kate’s family. The land is old, passed down through generations, but the campground’s reputation doesn’t just draw campers year after year. Creatures from folklore and horror have made Goat Valley not just their home, but their hunting ground.

As campground manager, Kate has rules to protect her campers—if the man with the skull cup offers you a drink, accept it or you will die a gruesome death; don’t buy ice from the children with no wagon; and of course, never ever follow the lights. Still, not every camper follows the rules…which means not every camper survives their stay.

Soon decapitated and exsanguinated campers are the least of Kate’s worries; one of the most dangerous inhabitants of the campground is determined to claim the land for himself. Meanwhile, something in the land is shifting, the tides are turning, and the curse that hunts members of her bloodline begins to close in…

©2025 Bonnie Quinn (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

I want this turned into a TV show

I loved everything about this book and can't wait for the next one! I want this turned into a TV show.

Great Story

Loved the story, a nice mix of action and paranormal. Reminds me of those rules creepypastas but in book form.

Imaginative and unique.

I would give this book all the stars in the world. First heard the collection of stories on the No Sleep Podcast and was hooked. This is a modern day Grimm’s Fairytales with a strong female protagonist. Love this book!!!!!

Beautifully woven

This is one of those stories that take place in a world that is adjacent to ours, but in which some rules are different. The actions of the characters are shocking at first, but serve as a good introduction and guide, bringing the reader into the fold.
10/10 and I'll be waiting eagerly for the sequel. And maybe in the meantime, I'll go camping!

Love love love

I have listened to this multiple times! This story would make such a great TV series!

Thank you for choosing terror over romance

Dark, chilling, and refreshingly original. The main character breaks the mold she's independent, compelling, and not defined by romance. A real treat for aro aces. The story doesn’t shy away from unsettling details, where characters meet truly gruesome fates. Think eyes and tongues lost, making it a true treat for horror lovers. I’m eager for the next one, it got some good laughs from me too

Love This Series

I'm a long time fan of this series, so happy I can listen to the first full book!

Disappointed with story

Every few pages a new supernatural myth comes to harass the campers like we’re checking off a list. Characters are unidimensional, unlikable and are just reacting to each occurrence without growth. Humor and dialogue falls flat. There is a lot of death and little remorse or introspection - just business as usual at the campsite.