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The Bones of the Kuhina Nui

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Just finished reading this first book in the "Kohala" series. GREAT mystery story (will keep you on your toes) but more importantly it is culturally correct. Many stories written about Hawaii leave out that important fact and make our legends and stories seem trite tho they are very important to our culture and beliefs.

Also details on Kohala town, driving around the Big Island are "spot on" (and makes me less homesick for my "hometown").

Great job all the way around and am looking forward to next book in the series!!

I am always on the look out for books on Hawaii. When I discovered the first book of the series I was delighted. Just learned he has a new one coming out and I plan to get it. He has good descriptions of Hawaii and you learn a little of the culture as well. Entertaining.

As a lover of anything that has to do with the big island of Hawaii, I wasn't able to put this book down! Right from the very first page of the book, ancient Hawaiian culture is weaved into the story as the traditions of an Hawaiian burial event (Queen Kahu'umanu) is described step by step with extreme detail. The prologue sets the stage for the Pono family, who has been trusted with the secret knowledge of and looking after the bones of the Kuhina Nui. (I imagine this is where the fiction portion of the story begins.)

Although the mystery is captivating, the author's knowledge of both ancient Hawaii and modern day big Island are what truly sets this book apart from most other Hawaii-based fiction. I highly recommend this book to all, local or those of us that wish they were.

If you've ever been to Hawaii or are planning to visit, this is a "must read!" Even if you know nothing about Hawaii, it's still a great mystery with a charming family at the center. Do read them in the order in which they were written. Mr. Herr's writing is wonderfully descriptive, accurate in its detail and humorous in just the right amount. The plots are involved and keep you interested - I couldn't put the book down and get anything else done! I'm just so glad I found this author, but I wish he could write more books quickly to keep up with my reading! Mahalo, Mr. Herr!