Primitive Secrets

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.

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.