{"product_id":"2940012606358","title":"Murder in Maui (Leila Kahana Mysteries, Book 1)","description":"MURDER IN MAUI: A Leila Kahana Mystery is an original eBook police procedural and medical mystery novel set in the lush, deceptively idyllic tropical paradise of Hawaii.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaui County homicide detective and composite sketch artist Leila Kahana is the protagonist. A Hawaiian native, Leila follows in the footsteps of her grandfather who was the County of Maui police chief. She is tough, smart, sexy, and outspoken. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeila's partner is Detective Sergeant Blake Seymour, separated from his wife and pushing to make lieutenant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeila and Seymour investigate the execution-style murder of two prominent doctors in an upscale condominium. Larry Nagasaka and Elizabeth Racine are found lying naked in bed in a pool of their own blood. It is learned that they are married, but not to each other, and that the doctors belong to a prestigious medical association.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssisting the detectives in the case are fellow members of the homicide squad, Detectives Trent Ferguson and Rachel Lancaster, run by Lieutenant Paul Ortega who is contemplating retirement. As they interview suspects and collect evidence, more doctors belonging to the medical association are murdered, making it clear to all that they have a ruthless and determined serial killer on their hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat sets this series apart--aside from the lush setting of Maui--is the colorful, main characters as they painstakingly go through the process of stopping a ruthless killer, with everyone a suspect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR MURDER IN MAUI FROM BESTSELLING MYSTERY AND THRILLER WRITERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Flowers' debut Leila Kahana mystery, is even hotter than its exotic Hawaiian setting. A police procedure of the highest order, mixing equal parts Sue Grafton \u0026amp; Jeffrey Deaver with a sprinkling of Patricia Cornwall at her best. Sure to make both Kahana and Flowers household names, MURDER IN MAUI is Hawaii 5-0 sharpened to a dark edge beneath the brilliant sunshine.\" - Jon Land, bestselling author of STRONG JUSTICE and STRONG ENOUGH TO DIE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters, and the vivid details of police procedure one would expect from an author who is also a top criminologist. A gripping novel in what promises to be an outstanding series, featuring a truly unforgettable detective in the character of Leila Kahana. A terrific read!\" - Douglas Preston, NY Times bestselling author and co-creator of the PENDERGAST series of novels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A gripping and tightly woven tale you won't want to put down. Flowers neatly contrasts the natural beauty of a tropical paradise with the ugliness of murder and its aftermath. Treat yourself to a vacation in Hawaii. You'll want to return again and again.\" - John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling author of MISTER X and NIGHT VICTIMS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From one of the best true crime writers around, R. Barri Flowers has combined his impressive criminology credentials and literary talents to create Maui homicide detective Leila Kahana, a fascinating and complex heroine. A page-turner. Fans of CSI and Hawaii 5-0 will love this one and scream for more!\" - Deborah Shlian, award-winning co-author of DOUBLE ILLUSION and DEVIL WIND\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A page-turning mystery featuring the debut of a fascinating character, Detective Leila Kahana. Leila is smart, funny, talented and on top of her game as a detective and police sketch artist. The ending definitely has me saying, More please, Mr. Flowers.\" - Jan Grape, Anthony \u0026amp; McCavity winner and author of WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU and co-editor of MURDER PAST, MURDER PRESENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A combination of grit, action, and incredibly realistic police procedure. That's the recipe that keeps me turning pages until the sun comes up. Flowers dug deep into his extensive background as a criminologist to plot a tale so genuine that even I was tempted to call for backup a couple of times.\" - Lee Lofland, former detective, author of POLICE PROCEDURE AND INVESTIGATION, and founder of the Writers' Police Academy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Flowers delivers the goods. An exotic setting, winning characters, and realistic procedural details make MURDER IN MAUI a sure hit with crime-fiction readers.\" - Bill Crider, Edgar award winner and NY Times bestselling author of MURDER IN THE AIR and MURDER IN FOUR PARTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"MURDER IN MAUI is terrific. Gripping writing, wonderfully rounded characters you really care about, and vivid locations--this novel is a real and rare treat.\" - Peter James, bestselling author of DEAD SIMPLE and DEAD LIKE YOU\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Starts with a bang--literally--and drops you right into the deep end of murder. A by-the-book mystery that keeps the suspense taut and edgy.\" - Joe Moore, bestselling co-author of THE 731 LEGACY","brand":"R. 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