Campfires

Overview

In 1969, eighteen-year-old Kaylen and her workaholic father move into a house with hidden secrets on Crystal Lake. Kaylen befriends Luke, Lane, Schaffer, Bran, and Tony, employees of a nearby Florida campground. As the summer unfolds, relationships develop. Kaylen and Lane are BFFs. Luke and Kaylen are dating. But insights emerge; the men’s mistreatment of Lane and Luke’s womanizing.

Amidst the idyllic setting, Kaylen finds herself drawn to Luke's frequent-visitor, charismatic, twin cousin, Raymo, who introduces them to wayward activities and is nothing but trouble. Raymo manipulates Kaylen, subjecting her to blackmail. The tug-of-war between Raymo and Luke for Kaylen’s affections, ensnares her in a twisted game.

Retribution from strangers wronged by the group uncovers a horrifying truth. When Kaylen threatens to involve the police, her friends resort to an unspeakable act to secure her silence, exposing a web of violence, dark secrets, and betrayal.

Reviews

“This coming-of-age story set in the late ‘60s early ‘70s in central Florida will keep you guessing. A story of love, lust, and betrayal will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end. DC Rivera has a way of seamlessly blending the lives of teenagers during the country’s most tumultuous time.” 
~ Harmony Stalter, Author of The Big of Shorts.

Author Biography

DC Rivera holds a doctorate degree, is a native Floridian with country roots, and lives on the water with family and pets.