The Old Queen's Treasure
Most people believe that Captain Cook "discovered" the Hawaiian islands. But what about the native Hawaiians, weren't they the true "discoverers". In this third book of his Kohala Coast Mystery/Thriller series a Chinese archeologist seeks proof that his people arrived in Hawaii long before Captain Cook. While seeking that proof he encounters relic thieves, both professional and non-professional. Once more the woman of the Pono family find themselves in grave danger . . . but the future also looks to bring much happiness.
(Michael Herr has) crafted an engrossing yarn, much of it rooted in the interwoven cultural tidbits about ancient burial practices, traditional reverence for the iwi (bones), antiquities, even the Hawaiian martial art of lua.
Betty Shimabukuro, Star Bulletin.
(The Old Queen's Treasure) contains just enough intrigue to keep the reader interested . . . the attention to details for things Hawaiian is so good that you can almost smell the plumeria.
Cathy Tallyn, Rossmoor News.
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September 23rd, 2009 at 2:47 am
I really enjoyed doing the research for this book. I had heard of the book "1421: The Year China Discovered America", read it and then saw the PBS special based on the book. That got me thinking that if there was that much evidence that Chinese expeditions had reached North and South America, what kind of evidence might exist if they had reached Hawaii along the way.
While researching lava tubes I got an invitation to take a tour of the Kazumura lava tubes on the Big Island. The trouble is . . . tight dark places scare me something fierce.
I enjoy writing a story that has a basis in fact, and then taking it farther on my imagination.
Read all you can, it's the cheapest way to explore the world.
September 24th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
The book was GREAT!...An intriguing blend of Hawaiian folklore, legend, historical details, customs, traditions and superstitions all intertwined with our friends -- the Pono family! The Chinese reaching the Hawiian Islands before everyone else was just the right dash of spice and mystery to the pot!! This was a terrific read!