Almost Paradise

Mail carrier Louise Golden lives on the island of O'ahu and enjoys a friendly camaraderie with the people on her delivery route. When she notices Mrs. Santos missing from her home, Louise becomes concerned. As she questions neighbors in an attempt to learn what became of the elderly woman, Louise is pulled into a mystery involving abductions, car tails, a celebrity pool party, exotic dancing, smuggled Hawaiian artifacts, and, of course, murder. "There's more going on in this book than the mere working out of the whodunit, and that's because Hanan is a writer with depth, perception, and insight. This book is a pleasure to read." William Bernhardt, New York Times bestselling author "Laurie's descriptions of the Hawaiian backdrop are authentic. The action intertwines perfectly with local flavor, tradition, and a bit of the pidgin language." Gail Baugniet, author of the Pepper Bibeau mysteries "I loved it " I'd Rather be Reading on the Beach book reviews "Hawaii's symbolic lushness along with its exotic backdrop interplays beautifully with this lush read brimming with exotic characters that make up this engaging mystery." Peggy Edelheit, author "An outstanding human and animal drama The author has shown so impressively that our lives cannot be just anthropocentric, but are rather parts of a melting pot shared by diverse beings." Anoop Chandola, Professor emeritus of East Asian Studies, University of Arizona. "A rich and tightly crafted story ... Hanan is a writer of wonderful skill, exceptional humor, and warm accessibility." Rick Ludwig, author of the Maui Mystery series