“No,” said Kathy, “I didn’t check for anything like that. I have to say, this body is a bit of a … More
Month: August 2023
Chapter 22: My Sister, My Mom, and My Pop
My pop was always the best pop he could be. When my sister and I were kids, he was the … More
Chapter 21: Sean Daniel and James Bond
“Sean, maybe give us the why before the how.” Chan and Kelso sat beside Daniel’s bedside. He was still not … More
Largo
The slow spreadingThis body built by usPaunchy some and doughyRounds of beer and wineAnd sugar roses of no uglinessFrench food … More
The end of the carnival
The summer of Magic IslandFerris wheel and rollercoasterLoud laughter and faster lightsFading after closing timeStanding in the growing quietWaiting by … More
Chapter 20: Replacement
They’d been told that Hank Lee was awake and lucid for a few moments at a time. The four stood … More
Chapter 19: No Joke
Well, I tell people I’m not sentimental, I mostly believe that. Kathy, let me see, oh yes, here it is: … More
Growing Up Local (August 6, 2023)
“Make sure to watch the credits all the way to the end.” My friend, Bill Teter, was on his way … More
Chapter 18: We Need Hank Lee
The meeting of the Hawai‘i Four-9 squad convened in the back room of the Blue Light Bar and Grill. To give … More
Chapter 17: A Funny Guy
He took large, hard bites that made my teeth hurt to watch. His noisy swallowing reminded me of the sound … More
Chapter 16: An Odd Body
David Chan was very curious about what might be up at the morgue. So much so that he used his light … More
Back to Basics
Did you learn anything yesterday?I learned that notes of a songAre played like daisies being plucked along a path.I learned … More
“Safe Haven,” Episode 14 of my fifth Lt. David Chan Hawai’i-based mystery, is now available on the Kindle Vella platform.
Chapter 15: In the Beginning
My grandfather came to Honolulu in 1870 from Canton Province in China. He was nine years old. He spoke no … More
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