Fire Prayer - Hardcover

Atkinson, Deborah Turrell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1590584023 ISBN 13: 9781590584026

Publisher: Poisoned Pen Pr, 2007

Synopsis

Storm Kayamas old high school friend, Tanner Williams, wants a favor. Hes asked her to come to Molokai to make sure his ex-wife is taking good care of his adolescent son, a newly diagnosed diabetic. In the meantime, Storms law partner and lover, Ian Hamlin, is investigating the possibility that a Molokai kayaking companys negligence played a part in the disappearance of Brock Liu, the son of an Oahu shipping magnate. It looks like a great excuse for Storm and Hamlin to get away from Honolulu for the weekend.
But Storm soon finds that Tanner has bigger problems than he let on, including his bitter wife Jenny Williams, a history of mental illness, and ties to a local protest group linked to an unsolved ten-year-old homicide. A few hours after Storms visit to Jennys home, twelve-year-old Luke Williams finds his mother dead on their living room floor. Luke calls the police, then he disappears.
Storm believes Luke may have seen his mothers killer and is in grave danger from both the murderer and his fluctuating blood glucose levels. Her chase after Lukeand answersleads through the dense rainforests, pristine beaches, and untamed wilds of Molokai.Are Brock Lius disappearance and Jenny Williams death linked to the old homicide?

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Review

“In her third adventure, attorney Storm Kayama and her lover, Ian Hamlin, travel to unspoiled Molokai, in the Hawaiian Islands, where they meet up with the couple who raised her after her mother’s death...This fast-paced mystery combines vivid descriptions of the beautiful countryside, fascinating background on Hawaiian lore and legend, and an intriguing glimpse of the engaging Storm’s past.” –"Booklist" of "Fire Prayer" " " " " “Interesting insight into Hawaii's growth problems and cultural clashes wrapped around a suspenseful mystery...” –"Kirkus Reviews" of "Fire Prayer" " " " " "“"The Moloka'i scenery is as vivid and appealing as the heroine, and authentic language and folklore make this a first-rate tale of greed, lust and retribution...”" –Publishers Weekly "of "Fire Prayer"

"In her third adventure, attorney Storm Kayama and her lover, Ian Hamlin, travel to unspoiled Molokai, in the Hawaiian Islands, where they meet up with the couple who raised her after her mother's death...This fast-paced mystery combines vivid descriptions of the beautiful countryside, fascinating background on Hawaiian lore and legend, and an intriguing glimpse of the engaging Storm's past." -"Booklist" of "Fire Prayer"" "" ""Interesting insight into Hawaii's growth problems and cultural clashes wrapped around a suspenseful mystery..." -"Kirkus Reviews" of "Fire Prayer"" "" """"The Moloka'i scenery is as vivid and appealing as the heroine, and authentic language and folklore make this a first-rate tale of greed, lust and retribution..."" -Publishers Weekly "of "Fire Prayer"

In her third adventure, attorney Storm Kayama and her lover, Ian Hamlin, travel to unspoiled Molokai, in the Hawaiian Islands, where they meet up with the couple who raised her after her mother s death...This fast-paced mystery combines vivid descriptions of the beautiful countryside, fascinating background on Hawaiian lore and legend, and an intriguing glimpse of the engaging Storm s past. "Booklist" of "Fire Prayer" "" "" Interesting insight into Hawaii's growth problems and cultural clashes wrapped around a suspenseful mystery... "Kirkus Reviews" of "Fire Prayer" "" "" " "The Moloka'i scenery is as vivid and appealing as the heroine, and authentic language and folklore make this a first-rate tale of greed, lust and retribution... " Publishers Weekly "of "Fire Prayer" "

About the Author

Deborah Turrell Atkinson lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, with her husband and two children. A zest for traveling off the beaten path, friends, and her deep interest in the native myths and lore that abound among Hawaii's rich and varied cultures contribute to her books. Her children, who were born in Honolulu, attend a school that celebrates such diversity as Makahiki, Chinese New Year, and hula.

Edition details

• Publisher: Poisoned Pen Pr
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1590584023
• ISBN 13: 9781590584026
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 282