Hiking Lessons

I am hiking up Pālolo Valley with my friend Olav. We’ve brought along way more than enough beer to fuel … More

Timing (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Chapter 6)

Back at his desk, Chan took a look at the files of some other open cases. The one that concerned him … More

See here, this is her jigsaw puzzle, given to me early on, that from the firstI can remember, I began … More

“Are we gonna let his father know?” asked Stillman. Chan shook his head. “No. Let’s give him a chance to recuperate.” “What … More

I stand at my stove, arms against the dark glass surface, watching the water in a pot.I’m waiting for a … More

“How is he?” Chan asked Dr. Oh. “He’s stable. In and out of consciousness. He should be fine, though the … More

You must be right-handed. I blush, turn my head and give her a sideways glance. Oh no, not that. I … More

As with Mr. Martìnez, Mr. Flores’s room was tidy, everything packed, and there was an airline ticket indicating that he’d … More

I hear that gentle knock at the door, my teacher Time, again.She comes around, and we sit together on my … More

Detective Stillman drove. Their first destination was the Oceanside Inn, a cozy little place two blocks mauka of Waikīkī Beach. Mr. Jose … More

You can’t turn around and follow your sweetbread and malasada crumb trail back in time.Frighteningly, friend, it’s been sucked up … More

Nothing says paradise like be awakened in the early morning hours to show up for a display of bloody bodies. Lieutenant … More

I sing a fall chill wind exploring the corners here, on the downside of town,the sun unable to peer into … More

After I finished writing up this Case of the Curious Car Accidents, I wasn’t sure what to do. I liked … More

It’s possible I may live longer than my parents did.Desperation for more time should affect me with less intensitymaybe, given … More

“But why steal from old people the cars you use for the other old people to hit?” “Well, boss, maybe … More

I notice her here this evening, watch her closely, intentlylistening to a fly buzz and bump up against the screen. … More

Chan asked Detectives Kalākaua and Fernandez, the first to arrive, to process the scene. The Honolulu Fire Department was hosing down … More

Some others try take credit for this, so me want set record straight. My name Grog. Me invent prayer. One day me in … More

The first vessel, the Doo Sei Nam, was enormous, a good 250 feet. It looked more suited for the Korean Navy … More