R. L. Anderson's first novel tells the story of Will Nickerson, who gets more than he had bargained for when he volunteered to drive the hayride wagon at Dakota Ranch Park. A murder is committed at the North Dakota theme park, and Will finds himself thrust into the role of amateur detective. Together with a beautiful summer camp counselor, Jenine Mescall, he seeks to find out just whodunit. Ranch Park is a light but yet complex mystery, packed with intriguing subplots, surprises, a shock now and then, an occasional touch of humor, plus a light 'n playful romance, all set against the sweeping backdrop of the prairies and Badlands of a state that is truly one of America's best-kept secrets.