I was standing in my driveway, saying hello to a neighbor walking her dog. K does this four or five … More
Tag: Murder
Murder, He Dreamed
Ever feel like you should be on trial for something?With what we get away with over our life’s course,do you … More
The Way of the World
These prints in the dust won’t last through a downpour Evidence of annihilation To be annihilated These tracks turning to … More
All That Glitters
He’d collected coins from the time his father thought he was ready to understand the hobby. “You see, David,” said … More
3rd Episode of My Latest Hawaiʻi-Based Crime Story Available Now
I’m happy to say that Episode 3 of my new Lieutenant David Chan Hawaiʻi-based crime story is now available on … More
The 15th Episode of My Hawai‘i-Based Crime Story Is Now on Amazon’s Kindle Vella Platform
Secret Recipe
If it’s Saturday night, you can always find me at my favorite bar. The Watering Hole has been here on Hotel … More
My New Hawaiʻi-Based Crime Series
I’m happy to say that the first episode of my Hawaii-based crime series Follie: The Disappearances of Honolulu is now … More
The Sharpest Knife
Never mind the bloody footprint track his right boot made for the first few steps. Nobody is 100% perfect. But truly, … More
Stormy Weather
He stepped out into a sunless day. He wondered where it had gone. Oh no. Could this be that end of the world … More
One Last Swimmer
David whispered, “Lanning, go back down the driveway.” “What is it?” “Just go, get to a safe distance. Rodney, you cover … More
What’s the Real Crime?
We went down and sat in the hotel lobby. David and Mr. Kim discussed three things: what might have been the object … More
All the Swimmers Are Strong
“What’s he done? Lady, that is what David Chan will get out of the guy who just plugged your hubby. Either he … More
Mr. Kim Rings In
Mrs. Robertson added, “We go to Europe frequently for Lambert’s business, but we manage to vacation a good deal.” “Yes, … More
Mr. and Mrs. Robertson
I said, “David, what if she was bringing him some kind of sacrifice?” “How so?” “Well, maybe the man she … More
Trying To Figure
Lieutenant Chan had asked me to come down to the station so we could talk further about my housesitting for … More
Paying Up (500 words)
We stepped into a living room decorated in rattan and lots of flower prints. There was another tall, fit Haole sitting … More
Kāne‘ohe Again (450 words)
I was sitting by the phone at 8:30, just in case the greedy bastard was anxious to get his $1000. But … More
Old Flames Die (350 words)
I had a feeling I was not talking to the most public-minded citizen, but I tried that tack first. “Instead … More
What About Kama? (300 words)
Mrs. Soto’s dry eyes didn’t surprise me. A husband who cheats doesn’t deserve tears. If I’d ever been married and my wife … More