Back at his desk, Chan took a look at the files of some other open cases. The one that concerned him … More
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Time: Lesson #1
I hear that gentle knock at the door, my teacher Time, again.She comes around, and we sit together on my … More
The Whys of Love (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part 36)
“But why steal from old people the cars you use for the other old people to hit?” “Well, boss, maybe … More
Some Peace
I think about how I heard you rant at death for so long,then near the end ask for it to … More
Proof of Innocence (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part 29)
Sitting in his car sweating, Chan pondered the game. Was his head truly back in the game? And what was that game … More
One of the Devils
My father was drafted into active service in the U.S. Army on February 24, 1941. Exactly one year later, on … More
Coincidences (A Lieutenant David Chan Mystery, Part Twenty-Two)
The Elite crew had gone to a plate-lunch truck several blocks away. The boss, Chris Smart, had forgone lunch to catch … More
V. The Middle of Night
I can hardly say I lived by a frozen lake, on cigarettes and beer,my diet at night, when I’d hear … 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
Future No Future
I’m no spring chicken, as my dad used to say.What if this is what life will be like until the … 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
Volume to Zero
We don’t have to play this station anymorethe one with the sick twisted DJ of broken recordsthe shiny vinyl player … More
The Case of the Curious Car Accidents (Part One)
Sergeant Victor Yamamoto immediately recognized the three short pops as gunfire. He took a quick look in the direction of the … More
Payment (Part Eleven)
Raising his head, Chan called out, “Police. Drop the gun.” Startled, both men looked in Chan’s direction. Chan, his revolver out of … 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
Piece (250)
“Lanning, do you know who first brought you for your haircuts?” “My mom, right?” “Your father.” I stared at Margie. “But, … 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
Frightful Weather (500)
The weather in Hawai‘i has changed. One distinctive feature of Christmas Break used to be non-stop rain. We were out of school … More
Criminal (750)
I opened my eyes. The light blinded me. I knew I was in Queen’s. I had a horrible feeling. Something had happened to me, … More
Man in Black (400)
It was nearly closing time. I was the last customer, and Margie was the only barber still there. As the ensuing scene … More
