First published 1997
Elvira finds herself stuck chaperoning the Happy Campers on their wilderness adventure. The glamorous hostess trades her usual gothic comforts for sleeping bags and hiking boots. She struggles with outdoor life as nature proves far more challenging than she expected. The camping trip takes a dangerous turn when a legendary killer beast threatens her young charges. Elvira must overcome her discomfort with the great outdoors and tap into reserves of courage she didn't know she possessed. She faces the monster head on to protect the campers under her care. The story puts Elvira in an unfamiliar role where her quick wit and determination matter more than her usual theatrical persona. She discovers unexpected strength while navigating both the perils of camping and a supernatural threat that could destroy them all.
Genres: adventure, horror, supernatural, thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Happy Campers
Period: 2nd
48 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: violence