I was standing in my driveway, saying hello to a neighbor walking her dog. K does this four or five … More
Category: murder
Murder, He Dreamed
Ever feel like you should be on trial for something?With what we get away with over our life’s course,do you … More
The Way of the World
These prints in the dust won’t last through a downpour Evidence of annihilation To be annihilated These tracks turning to … More
All That Glitters
He’d collected coins from the time his father thought he was ready to understand the hobby. “You see, David,” said … More
3rd Episode of My Latest Hawaiʻi-Based Crime Story Available Now
I’m happy to say that Episode 3 of my new Lieutenant David Chan Hawaiʻi-based crime story is now available on … More
Secret Recipe
If it’s Saturday night, you can always find me at my favorite bar. The Watering Hole has been here on Hotel … More
My New Hawaiʻi-Based Crime Series
I’m happy to say that the first episode of my Hawaii-based crime series Follie: The Disappearances of Honolulu is now … More
The Sharpest Knife
Never mind the bloody footprint track his right boot made for the first few steps. Nobody is 100% perfect. But truly, … More
Stormy Weather
He stepped out into a sunless day. He wondered where it had gone. Oh no. Could this be that end of the world … More
One Last Swimmer
David whispered, “Lanning, go back down the driveway.” “What is it?” “Just go, get to a safe distance. Rodney, you cover … More
What’s the Real Crime?
We went down and sat in the hotel lobby. David and Mr. Kim discussed three things: what might have been the object … More
All the Swimmers Are Strong
“What’s he done? Lady, that is what David Chan will get out of the guy who just plugged your hubby. Either he … More
Mr. Kim Rings In
Mrs. Robertson added, “We go to Europe frequently for Lambert’s business, but we manage to vacation a good deal.” “Yes, … More
Mr. and Mrs. Robertson
I said, “David, what if she was bringing him some kind of sacrifice?” “How so?” “Well, maybe the man she … More
Trying To Figure
Lieutenant Chan had asked me to come down to the station so we could talk further about my housesitting for … More
Paying Up (500 words)
We stepped into a living room decorated in rattan and lots of flower prints. There was another tall, fit Haole sitting … More
Kāne‘ohe Again (450 words)
I was sitting by the phone at 8:30, just in case the greedy bastard was anxious to get his $1000. But … More
Old Flames Die (350 words)
I had a feeling I was not talking to the most public-minded citizen, but I tried that tack first. “Instead … More
What About Kama? (300 words)
Mrs. Soto’s dry eyes didn’t surprise me. A husband who cheats doesn’t deserve tears. If I’d ever been married and my wife … More
Adultery, Theft, and Murder, Oh My (260 words)
I went back to my office. Some woman was waiting. I was anxious to get to the bottom of Kama and Eugene’s … More