A trip to Shell Island on the Welsh coast leaves Max desperately trying to uncover a killer before he becomes the next victim! What could be more relaxing than a few days nestled amongst the sand dunes with nothing for Max Effort to do but take long walks with his best buddy Anxious the Jack Russell, and maybe do a spot of crabbing? The ex-chef and now old hand at vanlife had barely even slipped off his Crocs and put his feet up before he's viciously assaulted and a man goes missing. Never one to take a backseat to a mystery, Max soon uncovers the corpse and dives headfirst into solving the murder, once he's been given the all clear at the hospital. Joined by his over-eager parents, Max and the gang do their best to help solve the puzzle and keep the holidaymakers safe, but it's not all sandcastles and ice-cream this time. When another body is found, and panic sets in, it becomes clear that the largest campsite in the UK is housing a deranged killer seemingly intent on murdering ex-soldiers. Max still finds time for one-pot cooking and soaking up the sun, as there's only so much one man and two bickering parents can uncover, but when he and Anxious get kidnapped it seems Max has finally bitten off more than he can chew. Contains a stunning one-pot recipe at the end. Perfect for those on the road, or anyone who wants a great meal without all the washing up! A journey of freedom, friendship, and murder mystery on the open road.