Hawai‘i Rage

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A suspicious death on a Kohala Mountain ranch draws ranger Makalani Pahukula into a tangled family tree in an emotional and suspenseful adventure by the bestselling author of the Lily Wong series.

Makalani Pahukula, interpretive ranger for Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, craves some rejuvenating hard work on Hawai‘i Island. When cousin-in-law Rosie offers Makalani a chance to help at the Hiapo family ranch, it’s the perfect opportunity. But something else weighs on Rosie’s mind. Her father recently died in a gruesome accident―trapped and cornered in a pit by an aggressive bull.

The wrong place at the wrong time? Rosie suspects something more sinister.

Not long into her work, Makalani’s suspicions rise too. The Hiapos aren’t as close as Makalani thought. Everyone in the family―the grandfather, the widow, the adversarial brothers co-running the ranch, the sister who wants anything but a paniolo life for her son, and the cowgirl who becomes Makalani’s friend―are hiding secrets from one another. And from Makalani.

When more dangerous accidents occur, Makalani has no choice but to follow the clues that lead her into the dark history of Hiapo Ranch and draw out the culprit before someone else dies.

“Not just a novel, HAWAI’I RAGE is a deep dive into this country’s most beautiful and enchanting state. This well-paced, sweeping contemporary western transports readers into a vanishing and unknown chapter of island heritage that will surprise most of the mainland’s inhabitants. Not just a thriller, Tori Eldridge writes with a lyrical voice polished from firsthand knowledge of the people, history, and the land she loves. Her native legacy and grasp of the Hawaiian rancher’s way of life is a breath of fresh air in a literary world looking for something new and invigorating. Tori Eldridge first puts the reader into the real beauty of the Hawaiian experience, then reveals a dark side of detective work and crime that makes readers wonder how something so extraordinary can be spoiled by only a few.”
—Reavis Z Wortham, New York Times bestselling author of Comancheria

Eldridge’s second Ranger Makalani Pahukula novel is my favorite type of mystery. Death, family dynamics, and exploration of a land and its culture? What more could anyone want in a story? Eldridge vividly brings the Big Island to life in this compelling page-turner. When’s the next one?
—Jeff Ayers, bestselling co-author of the A.J. Landau National Park thrillers

“Hawai’i Rage offers readers a fascinating deep dive into the ranching culture of Hawai’i’s Big Island, as grudges from the past lead to a brutal death in the present. Eldridge writes with passion and an insider’s knowledge, her love of the state where she was born and raised shining through on every page. If you love Hawai’i – and who doesn’t? – you’ll love Hawai’i Rage and Eldridge’s Ranger Makalani Pahukula Mystery series.”
—Ellen Byron, USA Today and Agatha Award-winning author of the Golden Motel Mysteries

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“A deftly crafted novel from start to finish, Kaua’i Storm showcases author Tori Eldridge’s genuine mastery of the mystery/suspense genre.”
―Midwest Book Review

“Richly atmospheric and deeply drawn, Kaua’i Storm is not to be missed.”
―Jon Land, BookTrib

“Author and narrator Tori Eldridge invites listeners into an entertaining and enlightening new series… Eldridge’s engaging performance and immersive writing ensure that listeners remain captivated from beginning to end.”
―AudioFile Magazine

“An atmospheric love letter to Hawaii’s Garden Isle with episodes of action and mystery.”
―Kirkus Reviews

“Anchored by a strong, capable park ranger reminiscent of Nevada Barr’s iconic Anna Pigeon, this thought-provoking, engaging [series] debut immerses readers in Native Hawaiian culture, language, complex genealogy and social issues while delivering a solid mystery with more than a few surprises.”
―Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times

“An emotionally riveting, multi-generational story with authentic characters who engage readers in what being Hawai’ian means.”
―Carole E. Barrowman, Minnesota Star Tribune

“If Kaua‘i Storm is a thriller, Tori Eldridge has taken the genre to another level. A masterful weaving of a mysterious disappearance, an impending luau for the family matriarch, deepening family divides, not to mention political and social strife, this is a story that leads you to the jagged edge of Kauai’s most treacherous cliffs and dares you to jump off. I was consumed.”
―Jasmin Iolani Hakes, award-winning author of Hula

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