Pleasing the Dead - (Storm Kayama) by Deborah Turrell Atkinson (Paperback)

About the Book

The day attorney Storm Kayama arrives in Kahului to help Lara Farrell set up her new dive shop, someone bombs a restaurant. When one of Lara's employees, a recent Japanese immigrant, kills himself and one of his young daughters, Storm begins to ask questions.

Book Synopsis

Praise for Pleasing the Dead... "Atkinson [mixes] realistic stories of contemporary Hawaii with facts about the islands' past. The combination goes far beyond the tunnel-vision tourist's view." -Booklist Some nasty predators dwell in paradise and they are not all hiding in the azure waters. The day attorney Storm Kayama arrives in Kahului to help Lara Farrell set up her new dive shop, someone bombs a restaurant. When one of Lara's employees, a recent Japanese immigrant, kills himself and one of his young daughters, Storm begins to ask questions. The tenacles of Yakuza, the dangerous Japanese branch of organized crime, ensnare local businesses, real estate, and politics, exploiting underage women and eliminating anyone who dares face up to them. Soon Storm finds herself up against a lethal and faceless enemy, in a place where disposing of a victim is easy as dumping her in shark-infested waters. Deborah Turrell Atkinson lives in 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. Pleasing the Dead is fourth in her series set in Hawaii. www.debbyatkinson.com

Review Quotes

"In this fourth in the series, Atkinson continues to mix realistic stories of contemporary Hawaii with facts about the islands' past. The combination goes far beyond the tunnel-vision tourist's view." -Booklist "Rich with Hawaiian folklore, Atkinson's convoluted fourth mystery to feature attorney Storm Kayama (after 2007's Fire Prayer) explores the dark side of paradise...Readers will root for the strong, likable Storm as she uncovers secrets on an island that's only idyllic on the surface." -Publishers Weekly

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.
http: //www.debbyatkinson.com