Primitive Secrets - Hardcover

Atkinson, Deborah Turrell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1590580176 ISBN 13: 9781590580172

Publisher: Poisoned Pen Pr, 2002

Synopsis

When her adopted uncle is found dead at his desk in their lucrative Honolulu law firm, Storm Kayama begins to suspect that he was murdered, and, after narrowly escaping a terrible accident, she seeks refuge at the home of her Aunt Maile, a traditional Hawaiian healer, as she confronts the pain of her own childhood and tries to bring her uncle's killer to justice.

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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. At present, she is working on her third novel.

Reviews

Deborah Turrell Atkinson smoothly blends contemporary crime and native Hawaiian legend in her second novel, Primitive Secrets. When Storm Kayama discovers her beloved adoptive attorney uncle, Miles Hamasaki, dead at his desk, her search for his killer takes her on a journey into her own painful past that illuminates the larger conflicts in the 50th state's diverse culture.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

After the apparent heart-attack death of her adoptive father, Hawaiian lawyer Miles Hamasaki, Storm Kayama is first mugged, then robbed, then threatened. Someone desperately wants Hamasaki's briefcase, which, as Storm finds later, contains sensitive material relating to a cancer insurance case. In the end, Storm makes use of Hawaiian resources, including a traditional healer and a ranch hand, to uncover her father's killer. Legal firm insider stuff, a possible romance with a handsome new associate, adoptive family secrets, and unusual settings round out a memorable read. For larger collections.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Storm Kayama is shocked when she finds her adopted uncle, Miles Hamasaki, dead at his desk one morning at his Honolulu law firm. After she is mugged in the parking garage and then almost killed en route to her aunt's house on the Big Island, Storm begins to wonder if her uncle was murdered. It appears that someone--a client, a family member, or a friend--believes that Storm, a close confidante of her uncle, knows something that they've already killed once to protect. She begins to investigate in order to defend herself and to avenge her beloved uncle's death. Storm is a strong and appealing character who still struggles with the aftermath of her mother's suicide when she was 12 and her feelings of isolation as it becomes apparent that her adoptive family has kept secrets from her. Vividly described settings--from Honolulu's Chinatown to the spectacular scenery of the Big Island--will entrance readers of this fast-paced debut, which effectively contrasts modern Hawaii with the lore of its past. Sue O'Brien
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Edition details

• Publisher: Poisoned Pen Pr
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1590580176
• ISBN 13: 9781590580172
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 275