My 6th Lt. David Chan Mystery is now available

I’m happy to say that my 6th Lt. David Chan Hawai’i-based mystery, The Case of the Curious Car Accidents, is … More

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The city prosecutor, Paul Tanabe, picks up one of the germinated seedlings, a couple little leaves breaking through the soil … More

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I told David I’d had a hard time writing up this case. He was curious about the reason. I said … More

Chan woke up dismayed and angry. Immediately, he called Kelso at the station. “Chin, let’s split the airlines in half, and … More

By the time he collapsed at his desk, Chan wished he’d gone back to Kelso’ for a nap instead. He found … More

Alice Apana had not been reassured of her husband’s safety by any words Chan had spoken to convince her. Now, in … More

The view from the top of Wilhelmina Rise had always impressed Chan. Before he rang the doorbell, he stood on the … More

Chan woke up with a single purpose in mind. “Chin, I need my car.” “No worries, boss. I’m your vehicle, baby,” Kelso … More

Wilbur “Snuffy” Apana had been Chan’s father’s partner on the force. The son of legendary law enforcement officer Chang Apana, Snuffy … More

Immediately upon arriving back at the station, Chan and Kelso knocked on their boss’s door. Captain Delbert Kauhane could see that … More

The two drove to Kaimuki Billiards. As they walked to the entrance, Kelso pointed out that none of the parking meters … More

The Blue Light Bar and Grill was quiet. Wednesday nights, at least in the early evening, were generally mellow. Wednesday was wrestling … More