“Lieutenant Chan, get up!” Chan opened his eyes. His head throbbed. The air was filled with mist. He had difficulty seeing who was … More
Month: September 2023
23: David Han
When Chan awoke, he found Kathy already gone. After a simple breakfast of a soft-boiled egg on toast, he sat down … More
22: A Little R&R
“You’ll catch your death out there,” said Kathy, standing at the stove making her grandmother’s chicken soup. “Now more … More
The Autumn of Leaves
I’d rake autumn leaves on Barton Streethuge mounds when it was legalTo burn the red and yellow remnantsOf those hibernating … More
21: Fire Starters
Kelso pulled up behind Officer McGarrett’s squad car. He and Hank Lee walked along on either side of Chan as … More
20: Role Models
When Kelso called the house, Chan was sitting out on the lānai, watching Honolulu grow by the minute. “You … More
19: Victor Yamamoto Speaks
When I come to this time, I recognize the Pier 13 warehouse. But I’m not lying on the ground. This chair is … More
“My Dear Cousin,” Episode 22 of my 5th Lt. David Chan Hawai’i-based mystery series, is now available on the Kindle Vella platform.
18: What We Pass On to Our Children
By the time they reached his home in Pacific Heights, Chan was sweating and feeling light-headed. Hank Lee offered a supporting … More
17: Two Wongs
The old woman was not sitting on the second-floor lānai, glowering down on her domain, when Chan and Hank Lee … More
A Small Moment
The day had gone well, but even optimists may find dark turns around bends up ahead. Jason’s writing session had been … More
Autumn Colors
Leaves turn their truest colors in the fallNo longer overwhelmed by chlorophyllThose cloudier months promoting natural huesThe greens all giving … More
16: Then You Saw It
This time when he opened his eyes, David Chan felt at least okay. He noticed he could move his head … More
15: Is the Gang All Here?
This time when I come to my head feels okay. Maybe a bit of an ache, but nothing major. I open my … More
First Love
Been there Can tell you exactly howIt’s hoped to be this one, the oneAnd wow, this is itTwo people foundDon’t … More
Love Remains
Articulate toes curlicue venerable sandsMurmur maker, birdsong, youArtistic swirl of bone mixed stone patternsFingers play circles on chicken skinPush time … More
14: The Mind Boggles
As I come to, it feels as if someone has jammed a six-inch blade through the middle of my skull. The … More
13: No Way
Not expecting anyone to answer at this point, Chan rang the doorbell of Dr. J. Komine’s apartment anyway. Much to his … More
A Precious Few
The movie shows, unwindingThis life, the action, no matter how timeMay seem unsynced some, it’s always linear,The actor a prisoner … More
12: The Body Named
As he read over the fire investigation report, Chan explained to Kelso that there was a new fire victim in … More
Lanning Lee 