{"product_id":"bones-of-hiloisbn-9781643857023","title":"Bones of Hilo","description":"\u003cb\u003eITW AWARD FINALIST, BEST FIRST NOVEL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Hawaii's Big Island to the wilds of Washington's North Cascades, a novice detective uncovers a hoard of ancient secrets at the heart of a grisly murder.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA young, inexperienced detective from the wet, working-class side of Hawaii's Big Island, Kawika Wong faces an uphill battle to gain the respect of his more seasoned colleagues. And he has the chance of a lifetime when Ralph Fortunato, the Mainland developer of an unpopular resort on the island's tourist side, is found murdered on a luxury golf course, an ancient Hawaiian spear driven through his heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the other detectives desperately trying to solve another string of grisly killings, Captain Terry Tanaka has no choice but to send Kawika to investigate. As Kawika joins forces with his father and girlfriend to help read the signs and make sense of the ritualistic murder scene, they uncover a cache of secrets reaching far back to the Island's ancient past. And the journalist  who found the body has her own theories about Fortunato's demise--but do they line up with the evidence?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a perilous journey that stretches from the Big Island to Washington State and back, Kawika finds danger at every turn. But he still has much to learn about Hawaii, and about the rugged terrain of the North Cascades. And he'd better learn it fast, because his instincts may not be enough to catch a killer who's closing in even faster.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBones of Hilo\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“[Redman’s] local color goes far beyond touristy tidbits…[the] backstory [is] fascinating and timely.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hawaiian history and culture and the state’s fight against development are this story’s critical elements.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \"A compelling book, filled with lots of Hawaiian details and intrigue.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Mystery and Suspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Fascinating . . . A truly interesting story.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e “The best mysteries draw you in with plot and suspense, and stay with you through their vivid characters and the new cultures, eras, and corners of the world they open to you. As you begin \u003ci\u003eBones of Hilo\u003c\/i\u003e, the authorities are reeling from the implications of an extraordinary murder. When you reach the end, you’ve been immersed in their investigations—but have also learned about revenge versus forgiveness, loyalty versus betrayal, the parts of history that are known versus those that are repressed, and the ever-changing contours of race. \u003cb\u003eThis is a book that will stay with you.\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—James Fallows, bestselling co-author of \u003ci\u003eOur Towns\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fast-paced and smart, \u003ci\u003eBones of Hilo\u003c\/i\u003e is both alluring and dark—much like its Big Island setting. By diving far beneath the glossy shimmer meant for tourists, Eric Redman has surfaced with \u003cb\u003ea fantastic tale of the greed and passion that have written Hawaii’s history\u003c\/b\u003e, and which will drive its destiny.” \u003cbr\u003e—Jonathan Moore, Edgar and Hammett Award-nominated author of \u003ci\u003eBlood Relations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBones of Hilo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRic Redman does for Hawaii’s beauty and culture what Tony Hillerman did for the Southwest and the Navajo\u003c\/b\u003e. Redman creates unique and interesting characters, all the while spinning out a delicious puzzle that, in the tradition of all great mystery writers, keeps the reader guessing right up to the end. \u003cb\u003eI thoroughly enjoyed reading this fine detective novel.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Karl Marlantes, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMatterhorn \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDeep River\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Lush, smart and adult, this is crime fiction of a very high order.”\u003cbr\u003e—Charles Ardai, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eFifty-to-One\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Combine a deep dive into the history of Hawiian culture with a taut mystery, an anguished, ethnically-fraught love story and clever police procedural, and you have it all with\u003ci\u003e Bones of Hilo\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Chris Knopf, award-winning author of the Sam Acquillo Hamptons mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"In \u003ci\u003eBones of Hilo\u003c\/i\u003e, Eric Redman introduces a compelling new detective protagonist in Kawika Wong. The \u003cb\u003evibrant and carefully drawn Big Island Hawaiian backdrop, clever and intricate plot, and cast of memorable characters\u003c\/b\u003e—including the complicated and plucky Wong—make it \u003cb\u003ea must-read!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Sarah Stewart Taylor, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mountains Wild\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hard to put down — more plot twists than a whole library of Sherlock Holmes.\"  \u003cbr\u003e—Tim Zagat, co-founder of Zagat Surveys\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Redman\u003c\/b\u003e is a Seattle-based writer, lawyer, and climate activist who for decades has loved the Big Island of Hawaii, its history, and its people. He is a former contributing editor of \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e and has written for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other publications. He wrote the nonfiction best-seller,\u003ci\u003e The Dance of Legislation\u003c\/i\u003e. This is his first work of detective fiction.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304395067621,"sku":"NP9781643857023","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781643857022.jpg?v=1730757196","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/bones-of-hiloisbn-9781643857023","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}