Kacey Carpenter is a writer, organizer, and educator focused on storytelling, outdoor adventure, and public service. He writes A National Park Mystery Thriller series, which brings America's most beloved wild places to life through gripping fiction that blends authentic outdoor adventure with compelling mystery. Murder in Vacationland is the second installment in the series, following Do Not Die Today.He is also the author of The Fight We're In: Organizing for Power and Change, READY, SET, GO! Playbook for Campaigns, Candidates, and Causes, and My Journey with Bernie.Kacey teaches writing and communication at Portland Community College and has been recognized by UCLA for Civic Excellence. He holds degrees from UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania. A certified wilderness first aid provider and Sierra Club local outings leader, he leads community organizing through the National Writers Union Oregon chapter and the Sierra Club in Oregon.Born in Colorado and raised exploring the Rocky Mountains, Kacey now lives in Oregon, where he stays deeply connected to the natural world and the communities he serves.lifeisajourney.substack.com