“They big,” said Yamamoto, “but not the biggest. My Uncle Harry’s a realtor. Lemme see what he knows.” Yamamoto used one phone. Chan … More
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A Case of Nerves (Part Six)
Miss Gomes fidgeted with a pen on her desk. Chan waited. Her hands came to rest. She turned her palms toward her … More
Partners (Part Five)
“Well, since you mention it, Miss Gomes, we’re also finding this hard to believe.” She gave Chan a quizzical look. “How … More
Unbelievable (Part Four)
Several others, Kazuo Takahashi, Lisa Gomes, April Waters, and Jesus Galiza were all right up there in sales. By all accounts, … More
Lunch Break (Part Three)
“Well no, but you know, I get it. When these guys are all worked up before they do it, it’s unreal … More
It’s Odd (Part Two)
It began on a sunny, blue-skyed Monday morning. According to the blind magazine vendor on the ground floor of the Pacific … More
The Housing Game (Part One)
Three teenaged boys had died at the Pali Lookout. In the early hours of Saturday morning, two had been stabbed to … More
Afoot (100)
Leimomi Sanchez came on stage. Chan said, “If you talk while she’s singing, she’ll read you the riot act.” Wow, I … More
Authority (150)
“Lanning,” said Chan, “we’re trying our best to nail Gi Yu for your father’s murder.” I told them what had … More
Family (200)
The Blue Light was rocking. Chan sat with six men. One was Han Lee. “Lanning,” Chan said, “welcome. This,” he pointed to one … More
Piece (250)
“Lanning, do you know who first brought you for your haircuts?” “My mom, right?” “Your father.” I stared at Margie. “But, … More
Puzzle (300)
I was teaching two sections of English Composition 101, and two of 102. I still couldn’t quite understand the need for … More
Moving (400)
The next day, I went apartment hunting. I found a tiny efficiency in Lower Mānoa Valley, about the size of a … More
Searching (450)
I caught the bus back to Pacific Heights. I sat drinking beer, staring out over Honolulu. From Chan’s lanāi I could see … More
Protection (550)
Just at that moment two things happened. The intercom buzzed, and Lieutenant Chan came through the doors saying, “Don’t bother, I’ll … More
Hissing Cousins (600)
Gi Yu’s throne occupied two floors of the Hawaiian Life Building off Kapi‘olani Boulevard. Hawaiian Life. What a laugh. Hawaiian Life was exactly … More
Ties That Bind (650)
“But I grew up with Jerry. I can’t believe he’d be involved in criminal activity, David.” Chan said, “Lanning, people grew … More
Suspicion (750)
We sat quietly on Chan’s lanāi. The Honolulu city lights sparkled. Night flights came and went from the airport. Chan said, “Hawai’i … More
Recognition (800)
“I brought in me,” my father said. “What?” “I am Kang Yu’s nephew. I –” I interrupted. “You mean I am part … More
My Father (850)
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
Lanning Lee 