Miss Gomes fidgeted with a pen on her desk.  Chan waited. Her hands came to rest.  She turned her palms toward her … More

“Lanning,” said Chan, “we’re trying our best to nail Gi Yu for your father’s murder.” I told them what had … More

The man didn’t open his eyes, just spoke softly.  “It’s as I said. How many Lannings do you know?  In Honolulu?” He … More

“It’s not clear why, Mr. Lee.  Can you come to Queen’s Hospital right now?” I explained my reliance on the bus.  At … More

I remember the smell, that robust combination of incense, sour milk, sweat, and boiled peanuts.  On broiling sunny days, you could … More

Chan and Yamamoto left Queen’s Hospital.  The staff were to let them know if Miles Kuroda regained consciousness. Yamamoto said, “That … More

As Victor Yamamoto had expected, Denise Chan was not sitting at home letting her phone ring.  Like David Chan, Yamamoto looked … More

David Chan went upstairs to check on Mr. Min and to confirm that his sister hadn’t come in. He went … More

Miles Kuroda had been a high-school bully who’d evolved into a small-time hood.  He made sure to do nothing that would … More