Hawaiian Mysteries

A plot to terrorize a race is overheard. A famous detective is murdered. A centuries old society – dedicated to restoring the Hawaiian monarchy in the name of King Kamehameha – comes to light. This tale of intrigue and murder is solved by the detective left in charge of the world-renowned Williams Agency, Nadine Debenheim. As she travels from Houston to Waimea she soon realizes all is not as it seems and not everyone is who they say they are.

Alex Torkelsson has just gotten word: His late uncle Magnus's plane has been found south of Hawaii's Big Island after 10 long years. So too have Magnus' few skeletal remains, now handed over to the only man who can fit together the pieces of this mystery. What forensic detective Gideon Oliver discovers could shake the Torkelsson family tree to its very roots. But this time his work is yielding more questions about the past than answers. Questions about the long-ago execution-style murder of Magnus's brother...about a mysterious will that benefits - as well as incriminates - its heirs.

Haunted Hawaii is a chilling ghost story that tells about the origins of the paranormal to the present date. One of the apparition's in the book is often portrayed as a wanderer and sightings of the familiar and popular goddess have been reported throughout the island chain for hundreds of years, but especially near volcanic craters and near her home of Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The rest of the apparitions mentioned in the book are many of the ancient Hawaiians.

Kevin and Steven are business partners in a coffee farm. They have worked hard to get their Kau coffee beans noticed on the mainland—maybe noticed by the wrong people. When Steven mysteriously disappears, along with a large sum of money, Kevin calls his dad, Charles “Chuck” MacKay. Chuck has been on the east coast working as a forensic accountant for his old friend Bruce Levine, owner of Valor Investigations. After Kevin’s call, Chuck flies to the Big Island of Hawaii to track the money, and Bruce uses his available resources to track Steven. Meanwhile, a hit man is on the Big ...

A Marine is murdered while surfing ...and nobody is talking.FBI Special Agent Jake Maguire is on the most romantic trip of his life - his honeymoon on the beautiful islands of Hawaii with his stunning new wife. But when a U.S. Marine is found dead while surfing, their idyllic vacation takes a dangerous turn. As Jake and his fearless and inquisitive bride investigate, they uncover a sinister plot by a white supremacist group to infiltrate the military and carry out deadly attacks on American soil. Determined to stop them at all costs, the newlyweds must integrate into the colorful island ...

Ken Hideyoshi is the new guy in Halawa Correctional Institute. He’s tough looking, a hard case. His cellmate is Cal—the mute tattoo artist of the prison who murdered his own wife. Ken, already inked with a gang symbol and a Japanese emblem, eventually asks Cal to create an elaborate tattoo on his back, in kanji script, of Musashi’s Book of the Void.

International terrorists again threaten Hawaii but this time they also have three cops in their sights - Kali, Nui and Mano. A sequel to Mano.

An action-packed urban fantasy adventure set on the islands of Hawaii! I'm Marcus Aries, and as the duly-appointed guardian of the Hawaiian Islands, I’ve had my share of bad run-ins with the world of the supernatural. I’ve taken on demonic frogs, island witches, lightning wolves, and even battled before the famed night marchers. But not every run-in is a life-and-death struggle that threatens to leave the island in ruins. Step back into the world of Hawaiian urban fantasy with this collection of short stories from author Justin Herzog, starring fan-favorite hero Marcus Aries as he and ...

When, during a brewing storm, a woman appears on her doorstep looking for shelter, Annie is relieved to have the company and feels an unexplainable bond with her visitor. As the night progresses, Annie realizes the woman is no stranger. Their lives are inextricably intertwined—and Annie might just lose everything.

Welcome, dear readers, to the captivating world of “Klondike Journal,” a mesmerizing murder mystery that will transport you back in time to the thrilling days of the Klondike gold rush. In this enthralling tale, acclaimed author D.M. Sorlie sets the stage during a time of great adventure and discovery. Prepare to meet Marie Adele, a remarkable woman hailing from the fashionable social circles of New York. Against all odds, Marie finds herself entangled in a Klondike saloon gunfight, a thrilling turn of events that sets the stage for a story filled with intrigue and danger. “Klondike ...

Susan travels on a fun cruise around the Hawaiian islands with her best friends, that is, until she sees a ghost (Book 3 of 6). When they discover the ship's deadly past, thieves give chase. An on-board ghost guides her to safety. Now, a mob boss kidnaps her, hoping to escape the island. Will Susan's new boyfriend save her before it's too late. If you've never been to Hawaii or have taken a cruise, this is the mystery for you. 10/18/21

When Case Lee is contracted to investigate a mysterious company and its secretive billionaire CEO in Hawaii, things quickly go sideways. The CEO, through unknown back channels, unleashes contract killers to eliminate a problem. A problem called Case Lee. Assassins flock. His family is in the crosshairs. Case calls on his former Delta teammates to lend a hand. In the course of protecting his family, one of the killers reveals the source of the bounty. A bounty that has dangled over the heads of Case and his three teammates for years.

Bruce Douglas is finding a dead cow a week – with the heart removed – in the mountains of his Kohala ranch. Is this a bizarre homage to long dead King Kamehameha, or something closer to home? Private eye Daisy Williams travels to Hawaii to help her sister and brother-in-law solve the mystery. When another cow is taken, the entire ranch races out to hunt down the rustlers. Daisy, the last to leave, gets lost and is captured. Will they find her body with her heart removed, too?

It’s been twelve long years since Detective Kawika Wong was tasked with solving the brutal murder of the infamous real-estate developer Ralph Fortunato—a case that led to more bodies than answers and a slew of complicated and ancient secrets, a case that made his career. Now, the once-rookie detective is next in line to be Honolulu’s next Chief of Police. But all is not well on Oahu or the Big Island. For weeks, Kawika and his team have failed to catch an elusive serial killer known as the “Slasher.” He strikes quickly and efficiently, and he doesn’t make mistakes.

D.M. Sorlie’s novel "Veiled Mission is the first prequel of the Sue Lee mysteries series is set to captivate readers with its gripping tale of clandestine intrigue, meticulously crafted against the atmospheric backdrop of 1939—a world teetering on the edge of World War II, with England's declaration of war on Germany looming just six months away. The story unfolds aboard the legendary China Clipper, an iconic flying boat that embodies both luxury and peril. Within its art deco confines, British agents engage in a high-stakes mission to intercept a shadowy German operative before he can ...

War has broken out on the Mainland. The North and South are fighting. How does this impact the Americans living in the Pacific Islands of Hawaii? William Goode's son is missing after joining the Northern Army. William has rushed to the mainland to find his son. He enlists as a medical officer to gain access the battleground front and is captured. William's wife, Kelea, and the rest of the ohana travel across a war torn continent to help them. Meanwhile the Confederate Navel vessel, a steam auxiliary clipper ship is prowling the Pacific intent on sinking Yankee whalers to stop the flow of ...

A fiery explosion sets a new course for the passengers on a charter boat. Three childhood friends decide to take a break from their stressful business lives. Together with the partners and spouses, they charter a luxury boat and go on a relaxing vacation. Nicholás Santerez watches from his dive shop as an explosion turns their boat into a fiery inferno. Enlisting the aid of his sister, Lucia, and their friends at the C'Mon Inn B&B, they rush to the rescue. A year later, the survivors gather at the C'Mon Inn and they find themselves involved in a surprising investigation into the events of ...

Is something sinister at play or are these truly random mishaps? Ten friends gather at the C'Mon Inn B&B on Kaua`i for a reunion vacation to fulfill the final wishes of an old friend and coworker - the scattering of his ashes. One by one, they are beset by accidents. Are they really accidents? Hawaii - Is it really a paradise or just a death trap?

From the Big Island to Kauai, the far side of Maui to the bustling streets of Honolulu, experience paradise in all its glory...and darkness. This collection of 10 stories brings out the beauty of the islands, the passion of the tropics, and, yes, murder. Join 10 writers who love the islands and want you to savor the tropics while benefiting literacy in Hawaii.

Auf Ersuchen des britischen Premierministers übernimmt Sherlock Holmes den Fall eines vermissten Studenten. Die Angelegenheit erhält politische und internationale Brisanz, da es sich bei der verschwundenen Person um ein Mitglied des hawaiianischen Königshauses handelt.