Publisher's Synopsis
When top local mystery authors collaborated to create DARK PARADISE, a mix of intriguing short stories set in their own Hawaiian backyards, mystery lovers were guaranteed a suspenseful reading experience. 17 unique tales showcase a cast of characters that represents a melting pot of nationalities, strong family ties, expectations, fears and pleasures of living in the sunny and dark sides of Paradise.Discover strange happenings around the Kaimuki District with CHOICES, a story that asks tough questions; and in KAIMUKI MURDER MYSTERY, where 'Quiet Kaimuki neighborhood meets Rear Window.' THE NEIGHBOR proves how hard it can be to deal with those living right next door.Chinatown is always a great setting for a mystery. PALM IT OFF ON MURDER has you watching your back while your fortune is read. CHAMPAGNE TWIST lets you experience the fear of a woman when she realizes blackmail leaves her only one option. Follow private detective JIMMY CHAN, COUNTERSPY as he fights his way to solving a murder. CONTROLLING DESTINY uncovers what led to the tragic death of a homeless woman. The Pacific Ocean can turn deadly, as witnessed during a NIGHT SWIM. Learn about the distracting nature of tattoos within the turmoil of TSUNAMI! Join HAUNTING LONO on a retrieval dive alongside Neptune. Experience the sport of polo, Hawaiian style, while drones hover above nude sunbathers in HE WAS #2DIE4.In Waikiki, THE STRANGER sets the stage for unnerving tension with a mysterious telephone call. WAIT FOR ME features P.I. Danny Morales, hot on the trail of bad guys. A young man searching for a floatation device finds more than he bargained for in DRIFTING. The sea reveals more than treasures for beachcombers strolling the shore in TENTACLES OF DEATH. Find out why having a pet python isn't unusual for SNAKE LADY. A lesson learned in UNRESOLVED: Never wish someone dead unless you really, really mean it.Included is a Foreword by USA Today bestselling author Toby Neal.
