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    Peril on the Trail
    Peril on the Trail
    Peril on the Trail
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    Peril on the Trail

    By Jo Carey

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    A Compass Point Survival Story

    It was the most unusual job yet for private chef Serena, but once she figured out a way to make gourmet meals that were practical for backpacking, she thought the cooking for the TriPhase Executive Team Retreat would be a walk in the park—well the woods to be exact.  

    Sometimes the best you can do is survive.
     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJo Carey
    Release dateNov 8, 2019
    ISBN9781393331445
    Peril on the Trail
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    Jo Carey

    Jo Carey grew up in the Midwest but her curiosity and gypsy-spirit has kept her on the move. She's lived in eight US states and spent three years living in Ireland. She has always loved creature movies, so creatures and bugs often show up in her books. Jo, a former information security compliance guru, writes fast-paced, character-driven stories in a variety of genres from medical thrillers to space operas and cozy mysteries. Her novels are filled with humor, romance, and sometimes creatures or aliens, or maybe even all of the above. She often builds her stories around a strong female lead character surrounded by plenty of hunky male heroes. Jo's been under fire on a golf course and climbed out the roof of an elevator in the Netherlands. Life hasn't been boring. Now residing in Texas, setting often plays a huge role in her stories. Jo was intrigued by the League of Planetary Systems, a world her husband, Frank, created for his science fiction books, and she now writes mysteries and other types of tales sets in that world. Jo was bitten by a cat, a fire ant, and a snake, before succumbing to the bite of the writing bug.

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      Peril on the Trail - Jo Carey

      CHAPTER ONE

      Sure you don't want to come with us? I asked, as Lyndsie, walked me out to the car.

      You know I'm not outdoorsy, she said. Plus, I don't want to cramp Layton's style. I rolled my eyes. Lyndsie has been my BFF since we met in pre-school when we were three. She is convinced her brother, Layton, is perfect for me. When we were juniors in high school, I admitted to having a crush on Layton who was three years older and in college. My teenage infatuation started Lyndsie on a quest to get Layton and me together that has outlasted my infatuation by nearly a decade. She wanted me to be her sister in more than spirit. I appreciated the sentiment but not her endless attempts to put Layton and I in close proximity.

      You ready? he asked, opening the passenger door of his jeep for me.

      I guess we'll find out in a few hours, I said. Lyndsie stood on the porch and waved as we drove away. I was comfortable with Layton. When we were younger, I would have said he was like the brother I never had, but we didn't see each other much now that we were all grown up with our own careers and lives.

      Back in the car after a stop for gas and coffee, I said, I feel like I don't know this version of you.

      I'm still the dorky kid you grew up helping my sister torture.

      True, but in the past few years I only hear what Lyndsie decides to tell me about you and your life these days.

      The two hours we spent driving to a local national forest passed quickly as Layton and I got reacquainted. Lyn said you've never really done any hiking or camping. How is that possible when we live in an area surrounded by national forests and parks?

      It just was never a draw for me, I guess. The scenery is beautiful, but I don't see the appeal of having to carry everything I need on my back. Big fan of roller bags right here, I said. Layton laughed. Plus being a chef is mostly an indoor activity.

      After we parked, Layton opened the rear hatch and held out my pack for me to slip my arms through. He picked up his pack, locked the car, and put his hand on my back to direct me to the start of the trail.

      A few minutes up the trail, Layton said, Why don't you tell me what you need to get out of this weekend so I make sure I tell you what you need to know.

      I explained that as a private chef I'd been asked to provide the food for a corporate retreat. I wasn't surprised when Layton's brain went the same place mine had.

      I must have misunderstood. I thought Lyndsie said you were going to be camping and cooking in the woods for a week.

      Yeah. I'm not sure I understand it either. They said they didn't want to have to think at all about the food, so they want me to come along on their retreat to cook and serve.

      Can't say it makes sense to me, but I guess it's just a catering job at a campsite. Where is their camp going to be?

      That's the thing, they aren't staying in one place. They're hiking to the top of two peaks each of which are over 6,000 feet.

      Wow. OK. Sounds like they're some serious outdoor types.

      That's what I'm afraid of, I said with a nervous laugh. I've been concentrating on the challenge of preparing food I'm proud of in a way that's practical for backpacking, but now that I've solved that I realized I still have to survive the hike and not embarrass myself by setting my tent up wrong or something.

      I think we can save you from that, he said.

      Hiking gave us a chance to catch up on each other’s lives, which was nice. By the time we set up camp for the night, we were teasing and joking like it hadn't been years since we hung out.

      Dinner was great, Layton said. I've done a lot of backpacking and camping, but I can honestly say that's the best camp food I've ever had.

      Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. Not to get too personal, but why are you still single.

      Who says I am?

      I can't believe you're hiding a secret relationship from your sister. How did you manage to do that?

      It's easy when I only see her at family dinner once a week.

      She'll kill you when she finds out.

      Probably.

      XXX

      I managed to hike about ten miles over the two days without too much complaining. Layton made me take charge on day two, so I had to read the map, set up camp, and start the fire. I was proud of myself for getting it done.

      Layton dropped me off at Lyndsie's where I left my car. "Thanks for doing this, Layton. It was good to get caught up on your

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