Sands of Lanikai
Be taken on an unforgettable journey of suspense, adventure, mystery and romance in a coming-of-age story about the small town of Kailua, O'ahu in November/December 1941. Sands of Lanikai takes us back to the days just before December 7 and imagines a spy entering the waters of Kailua Bay. Will the spy be discovered? What is his mission? What impact will his presence have on the opening days of World War II?
As tensions mount towards the inevitability of war, suspicions escalate about who can be trusted and who can't. As the mystery unravels and the suspense and romance build, the adventure is only beginning for Paul Sands. What he discovers and what you discover may surprise you.
Bob Hogue is no stranger to writing, but this is his first novel. He has been a columnist for more than twenty years for MidWeek, and is a frequent contributor to Hawaii Parent magazine. He has also been published in Markee, Island Scene, and several other publications over the years.
Hogue is best known as the former sportscaster at KHON-TV Channel 2 and as the former State Senator from Kailua-Kaneohe. He currently is the Commissioner of the Pacific West Conference, the NCAA Division II Athletic Conference and continued his broadcasting work as the television and radio host of the Pacific West Conference show PacWest Magazine on OC-16 and AM1500.
• 312 pages
• 5-1/8" x 7-1/2"
• Soft Cover
• Suggested Retail: $12.95
Available late October 2009 at www.welcometotheislands.com, various online retailers or from your local book store.
October 22nd, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Ay way to get a poster of the cover artwork? We lived in Lanikai for 25yrs, and would love to have it! Mahalo!
October 28th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Lisa, Please contact me at my email address--
senatorbobhogue@yahoo.com
Let me see what I can do. Thanks, Bob
November 24th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I picked up an autographed copy from Barnes & Noble at Ala Moana Center. Beautiful cover and appropriate this time of year. Looking forward to reading it over the Thanksgiving holiday!
November 27th, 2009 at 1:17 am
There's a huge framed print (I assume not the original) of the cover displayed at BookEnds in Kailua. Or at least it was there, with copies of the book, last time I stopped in. Quite eyecatching.
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Must admit to a tear in the eye when I wrapped up the beautiful
story. Reasons: Didn't want it to end, Heartwarming,
chicken-skin, AND . . . I'm going to miss Healani. I thoroughly loved the passion between Paul Sands and Healani.
The 'hooks' at the end of each chapter keep the reader begging for more. It's a MUST READ!