There are 7 books in the Ellie Dwyer series. The newest book is Ellie Dwyer's Disappearing Act which came out in 2025.

You're never too old to run away from home

Ellie Dwyer, 61, is convinced bad luck comes in threes, and not just garden-variety, oh-well bad luck. How many people have to flee not one, but two natural disasters? And in between the wildfire and the hurricane, her husband of nearly…

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Ellie Dwyer's Big Mistake

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Once the cat's out of the bag, there's no telling what may happen next.
Ellie Dwyer, 63, embraces her new lifestyle – living full-time out of her tiny camper and sharing outdoor adventures with her energetic 82-year-old friend, Ruth. But Ellie’s idyllic world is interrupted when she is contacted by…

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Ellie Dwyer's Change of Plans

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Home is where the camper is.Ellie’s travel arrangements are scuttled following a timely roadside “rescue” by a fellow full-time RVer. Walt is kind-hearted, funny, and, in Ellie’s opinion, a George Clooney look-alike. What better way to bide her time before moving on to her next camping reservation than to enjoy…

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Ellie Dwyer's Startling Discovery

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Some trails lead to the unexpected.

For adventure-loving seniors Ellie and Ruth, it was supposed to be the perfect "Mother-Daughter Reunion" trip -- best friends, their daughters and sons-in-law, and a week of camping, hiking, and merriment in Colorado. But when Ellie and Ruth come across a lost camera and…

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Ellie Dwyer's Unexpected Ally

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You never know what sort of folks you'll meet in the campground.
While camping for the winter in Arizona, Ellie Dwyer and Ruth, her octogenarian best friend, encounter a young woman with a shocking criminal past. After taking Brooke under their wing, the new friendship becomes strained when Brooke is…

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Ellie Dwyer's Olympic Moment

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May the best woman win.

Best friends and full-time campers, Ellie and Ruth, have always loved a good challenge. But little did they know, their latest adventure would lead them down paths they never could have expected. Set against the backdrop of the rugged Wyoming landscape, Ellie and Ruth find…

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Ellie Dwyer's Disappearing Act

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There are many ways to disappear.

Ellie, a spirited 69-year-old, finds solace in her active life on the road alongside her best friend, Ruth, who is nearing 90 but still possesses a zest for life that belies her age. As Ruth makes the difficult decision to trade in her beloved…