When Kelso called the house, Chan was sitting out on the lānai, watching Honolulu grow by the minute. “You…
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…
“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…
17: Two Wongs
The old woman was not sitting on the second-floor lānai, glowering down on her domain, when Chan and Hank Lee…
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…
Autumn Colors
Leaves turn their truest colors in the fallNo longer overwhelmed by chlorophyllThose cloudier months promoting natural huesThe greens all giving…
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…
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…
First Love
Been there Can tell you exactly howIt’s hoped to be this one, the oneAnd wow, this is itTwo people foundDon’t…
Love Remains
Articulate toes curlicue venerable sandsMurmur maker, birdsong, youArtistic swirl of bone mixed stone patternsFingers play circles on chicken skinPush time…
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…
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…
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…
12: The Body Named
As he read over the fire investigation report, Chan explained to Kelso that there was a new fire victim in…
11: Abnormal Psychology
Before heading to the coroner’s office, Chan stopped by a phone booth to look at the directory. He dialed up the…
10: Harvey No Stay
Before heading to the coroner’s office, Chan had to see if Harvey Wong was home. The house on Algaroba was a…
9: Doctor Komine
After he knocked, Chan waited for what he considered a decent length of time. Then he knocked again. Much louder this time.…
8: Chaos and Order
There was no one to wake him up this time, but Chan did come to in the dark. His head pounded.…
7: Harvey Wong
It’s not a dull machete and a coconut this time. This is more like someone taking a hammer and pounding a…
Lanning Lee 