This novel penetrates deeply into the underworld of Hawai'i. With amazing detail, armed robbery, burglary, corruption, drug trafficking, gambling, murder, murder for hire, political interference, prostitution, racism, and white slave trade form the background while the opportunistic characters attempt to navigate through a transitional period of laissez faire social attitudes to one of increasing restraint. Tropical exuberance slowly acquiesces to the pressures of modernity. Political interference dissipates justice. Crime pays in Chinatown. Trust dissolves into distrust. Welcome to Paradise!
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The author lived in Honolulu and is a character in this novel. He is included in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, and Who's Who in Finance & Industry. He holds a PhD in International Business and a Master's Degree in Political Science.
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Paradise or Hell, you decide!,
By Corey Johnson "mojomystical" (Sterling Heights, MI) - See all my reviews
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This book makes you definitely think twice about going on vacation. And how Hawaii can be so cosmetic in appearance. While I was reading this novel it gave me chills to think that "Easy Eddie" exists. You would never think that a place like Hawaii would have organized crime like that. Just another fabulous book by the man himself, Justice Hawk. Thanks Hawk.
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Candid Truth,
By Ken (Honolulu, Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This book is awesome. There is massive corruption in both government and private sector in Hawaii and this book brings it to the forefront where any reader - even elementary level - can understand it and in total shock. Some of the scenes are a little graphic with sexual overtones. If you have been the victim of corruption, this book is for you.
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Jail Time!,
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People will go to jail over this novel. There is no statute of limitations on contract murder. The drug trafficking operation is too detailed to be fiction. I felt I was the plaintiff in the lawyer's office discussing the intricacies of the huge real estate scam. The detail in this novel is awesome! This book dissects Honolulu's criminal elements. Bravo!
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Easy Eddie, Detective Aoki, Justice Hawk, Fat Willie, Maunakea Street, Punaluu Valley, Small Prices, Democratic Party, Blackwater Holdings, River Street, Kai Svensen, Big Island, North Shore, Bobby's Cocktail Lounge, Svensen Real Estate Company, Pauahi Street, Joshua Puna, Downtown Honolulu, Bishop Estate, King Street, Cornish Street, Fort Street Mall, South Pacific Title, Braddock Academy, Punaluu Beach Browse Sample Pages:
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