


Caleb, the local guide, tells the campers about a local legend about mountain men who hunt campers, leaving them with a grisly antler carving on the forehead. The family gathers by the fire on the first night and start sharing scaring stories. There is horseback riding adventure, typical family disputes, and best of all, a campfire where the family can bond after a day of exploring. The camp turns out to be everything the family needed. The trip starts on a high note, and aside from having loving people all around her, there is a handsome guide to keep things interesting. This year, Maddie’s brother is about to go to college, and the family decides to take a two-week-long camping excursion in the woods to celebrate this milestone. The extended family and close friends have been vacationing together once every year as a way of keeping the family connected. Through the help of family and friends, Maddie has moved past the terrible day. The story starts with a heartbreaking accident that took the life of Maddie’s mother five years ago.

The talented author is keen to publish more work in the future, and he is already working on a draft for his second book.Ĭampfire tells the story of Maddie, her family, and friends after a camping expedition turned tragic. Sarles says that his inspiration came from all the scary movies and shows he enjoyed in his younger years, and he is sure that any horror movie fan will love Campfire. The western Kentucky born author is a Wake Forest University graduate working in the publishing industry for close to a decade now. Shawn Sarles is a horror writer best known for his debut novel Campfire.
