Yamamoto was on the phone when Chan came back to his desk. Just as he sat, his partner hung up the … More
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The Marriage Question (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Twenty-Five)
Deciding it would be better not to do so, Chan did not mention to Yamamoto that Nina Goo had called … More
Romance on the High Seas (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Twenty-Four
Chan had a second beer, then lay down to try to get some sleep. He had a bad feeling sleep would … More
Rebound (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Twenty)
Just as his father and his grandfather had been, Lieutenant David Chan was acknowledged as the best detective in the … More
Pleasure Before Work (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Nineteen)
Chan’s anger rose again. Who was Yamamoto to question him? “David,” said Yamamoto, “what’s her alibi for yesterday?” Chan’s anger shifted … More
Lies Like Truth (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Eighteen)
All the way back to the station Chan took deep breaths, tried to calm himself. Even as he sought to clear … More
A Practiced Liar (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Seventeen)
Yu’s face broke into an enormous smile, his laugh seemed genuine. That mask, so practiced was this man in appearing devoid … More
Marriage Question (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Sixteen)
Yu’s lip quivered, a spark of anger in his eyes. “I’m afraid we may never know, Mister Chan. She disappeared while she … More
His Last Wife (A David Chan Mystery, Part Fifteen)
As he stood there marveling at the trappings of incredible wealth, David Chan thought only about his father, how the … More
Throne of Blood (A David Chan Mystery, Part Fourteen)
Kahala was one of the ritziest districts in all of Hawai‘i. Homes on the beach were the mansions of millionaires many … More
Blind Spots (A David Chan Mystery, Part Thirteen)
The first thing Chan noticed when he entered the room was Yamamoto’s huge bandage. “Vic,” he said, “if I were … More
Maybe Love (A David Chan Mystery, Part Twelve)
“Hubby told me,” Nina said, “that Daddy didn’t like wife number-one. Too grabby, he said. A person who’s too grabby, as far … More
The Wife (A David Chan Mystery, Part Eleven)
“I wonder if I say his name whether he’ll walk through that door,” Nina said. “Sometimes I think it’s a kind … More
No Justice (A David Chan Mystery, Part Ten)
Chan sat stunned. “You told me yesterday you’re single.” “I am single,” said Nina. It had started as a bad day. Could … More
Sneak Attack (A David Chan Mystery, Part Nine)
The Chow Yoo Chu restaurant was indeed a magnificent building, elaborate in its classical Chinese style. A pink palace complete with … More
The Stolen Cars (A David Chan Mystery, Part Eight)
Having had all but two or three minutes of sleep, Lieutenant Chan stumbled to his desk. Sergeant Yamamoto could tell with … More
Careful (A David Chan Mystery, Part Seven)
“Dave?” Chan called, walking into the house. He checked his watch. 9:30. The kid was only 16. Where was he? But Chan still had enough … More
Love Matters (A David Chan Mystery, Part Six)
Chan wasn’t tired, despite the multiple homicides. All afternoon, the prospect of meeting Nina for dinner had shared space in his … More
Blood Brothers (A David Chan mystery, Part Five)
The final count was seven bodies including Mr. and Mrs. Goo and their oldest son Alfred. Two concerns topped David … More
Those Binding Ties (A David Chan mystery, Part Four)
David Chan asked the officer to let Nina Goo into the parking lot. “David, David,” she said, “what’s happened?” Chan … More
