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How to Survive Camping: The Man with No Shadow
A gruesomely funny and addictive must-read horror
Book #1 of How to Survive Camping
By Bonnie Quinn
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About The Book
A campy, funny horror novel about a manager of a haunted campground just trying to get through the season, perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix, Welcome to Night Vale and You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight.
WELCOME TO GOAT VALLEY. WE HOPE YOU SURVIVE YOUR STAY.
Goat Valley Campground has been in Kate’s family for generations. It draws campers year after year . . . as well as creatures from folklore that have made the land their home, their hunting ground, and their portal between worlds.
As campground manager, Kate must do whatever she can to keep her campers alive and the monsters contained, including making some basic rules on how to survive your camping experience. Still, not everyone gets out alive.
And now the threat of decapitated campers are the least of Kate’s worries, as one of the most dangerous, insidious inhabitants of the campground is determined to claim the land for himself . . .
Based on the popular r/nosleep reddit stories, The Man With No Shadow is the first novel in a horror series which will terrify you and make you laugh in equal measure.
WELCOME TO GOAT VALLEY. WE HOPE YOU SURVIVE YOUR STAY.
Goat Valley Campground has been in Kate’s family for generations. It draws campers year after year . . . as well as creatures from folklore that have made the land their home, their hunting ground, and their portal between worlds.
As campground manager, Kate must do whatever she can to keep her campers alive and the monsters contained, including making some basic rules on how to survive your camping experience. Still, not everyone gets out alive.
And now the threat of decapitated campers are the least of Kate’s worries, as one of the most dangerous, insidious inhabitants of the campground is determined to claim the land for himself . . .
Based on the popular r/nosleep reddit stories, The Man With No Shadow is the first novel in a horror series which will terrify you and make you laugh in equal measure.
About The Author
Lynne Shannahan
Bonnie Quinn is a senior software developer in Columbus, Ohio, with a degree in computer science and an MBA. Currently she is an active contributor of series and short stories to the r/NoSleep community on Reddit, where she is writing a spin-off series: How to Survive College.
Product Details
- Publisher: Solstice Books (February 12, 2026)
- Length: 320 pages
- ISBN13: 9781398542976
Raves and Reviews
'A fascinating concoction of mythological mischief, shining a heavy-handed light on monsters and creatures... Quinn’s creepy creations range from the bizarre to the nauseatingly horrific'
– The Fantasy Hive
'How to Survive Camping: The Man with No Shadow is the best cozy horror I've read in years. Corpses? Sure. Gore? Yeah. But the vibe is convivial and welcoming, and the setting is glad you're here'
– Seanan McGuire, bestselling author
'Wry and witty… Fans of summer-camp horror and tales of the rural weird will enjoy the setting and the variety of monsters here. It would also be perfect for those needing to scratch their Welcome to Night Vale itch'
– Booklist
'A deliciously creepy campfire story with a wickedly funny sting in the tail'
– Molly O'Neill, author of Greenteeth
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