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Torch Ginger (Paradise Crime Mysteries, Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Toby Neal (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Paradise is full of missing people. But she’s the only one who realizes they’re gone.

Detective Lei Texeira and her dog, Keiki, transfer to the lush, tropical island of Kaua`i where she uncovers a pattern of disappearances that may be related to a bizarre cult—or is it just one madman at work?

He knows what he does is wrong… but he has to silence the voices.
He thought he’d finally find peace with this latest sacrifice, but there’s someone coming for him… and she’s getting way too close.
"Lei is both tough detective and vulnerable woman in this second winning novel in the popular Hawaii mystery series created by Toby Neal." ~David Bishop, author of The Woman

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Kirkus Reviews calls Neal's writing, "persistently riveting. Masterly."
 
Award-winning, USA Today bestselling social worker turned author Toby Neal grew up on the island of Kaua`i in Hawaii. Neal is a mental health therapist, a career that has informed the depth and complexity of the characters in her stories. Neal's police procedurals with multicultural detective Lei Texeira and a host of colorful side characters, explore the crimes and issues of Hawaii and are so popular that they've spawned a licensed fan fiction world on Amazon.

Neal focuses on mystery, but also writes action/adventure, romance and a line of apocalyptic romance thrillers, the Scorch Series, with Emily Kimelman. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008KUCI3O
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Neal Enterprises, INC (July 12, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 12, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2837 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
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***Kirkus Reviews calls Neal's writing, "persistently riveting. Masterly."***

Enjoy a brave female sleuth? Neal's Paradise Crime Mysteries, starring multicultural detective Lei Texeira, explore the crimes and issues of Hawaii from the bottom of the ocean to the top of volcanoes.

Spinoff Paradise Crime Thrillers, with Lei's friend Sophie, features a tech sleuth with a mean left hook on an ongoing vigilante justice manhunt.

Readers rave: "We love Toby's fast-paced, character-driven stories set in wonderful places. Nobody can read just one!"

Award-winning, USA Today bestselling social worker turned author Toby Neal grew up on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Neal is a mental health therapist, a career that has informed the depth and complexity of the characters in her stories.

You can get TWO FREE award-winning, full-length books by signing up for her email newsletter!

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Neal also writes romance under Toby Jane.

Toby's memoir, Freckled: a Memoir of Growing Up Wild in Hawaii, has been widely praised. Kirkus calls Freckled, "an affecting and riveting chronicle...in a Hawaii long lost." She writes memoirs under TW Neal.

You can get TWO FREE award-winning, full-length Toby Neal books by signing up for her email newsletter! http://tobyneal.net/TNNews

SERIES ORDER:

Paradise Crime Mysteries (with Lei)

Blood Orchids

Torch Ginger

Black Jasmine

Broken Ferns

Twisted Vine

Shattered Palms

Dark Lava

Fire Beach

Rip Tides

Bone Hook

Red Rain

Bitter Feast

Razor Rocks

Wrong Turn

Shark Cove

Hidden Falls

Paradise Crime Thrillers (with Sophie)

Wired In

Wired Rogue

Wired Hard

Wired Dark

Wired Dawn

Wired Justice

Wired Secret

Wired Fear

Wired Courage

Wired Truth

Wired Ghost

Wired Strong

Wired Revenge

Wired Target

Standalones:

Unsound (Dr. Wilson)

Stolen in Paradise (Special Agent Marcella Scott)

Island Fire (YA)

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4,564 global ratings

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Customers find the plot suspenseful, unique, and excellent. They describe the book as a good, fun read that keeps them reading until the end. Readers praise the characters as wonderful, mysterious, and colorful. They praise the writing quality as well-written, seamless, and engaging. Customers also mention the book is set in the spirit of Hawaii and weaves in Hawaiian hobbies and rituals.

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Tony Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars crime thriller
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2019
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10/19, Kaua`i tropical island. Kelly Waterson (Jay’s GF) told Detective Leilani “Lei” Texeira (Kaua`I PD, #2367) she wanted to file a MP case on Jay Bennett (27).
The 2 of them were from Clovis, CA.
He was supposed to have been camping at a park called Pine Trees (Hanalei).
Jay’s stuff was in a trash container.
Detective Jack Jenkins (Lei’s partner, Kaua`I PD) had just arrived.

1st stop Pine Trees, then Paradise Realty office (Kilauea).
Ms. Lehua Wolcott met with Detective Texeira.
In 2005, Kassie Feldman, Peter Krakouwer, Neil Powers, Grey Smith, John Samson, Tracy Enders, Brize Calloway, Susan Herzog, & Hal Bloom were missing also.
Waikapala`e Cave. Detective Texeira, & Alika Wolcott were exploring.
They had found some remains & took them to Becky “Becks” Banks.
Becky, & Detective Stevens (Kaua`i PD) arrived & the 4 of them dove down to the Blue Room.
What were the Timekeeper, & Jay discussing?

Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material (LGBTQ, child verbal/mental/physical/sexual abuse, human sex slavery, prostitution, & trafficking) which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader.

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written crime mystery book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a large set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great crime mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free author; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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John H. Manhold
4.0 out of 5 stars Basically, an interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2013
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Torch Ginger ISBN 9780983952442, e-book by Toby Neal is one of a series of Lei Crime Novels and set in the Hawaiian Island of Kauai.
Leilani Texeira, a detective recently transferred to the island police force, is initiating an investigation into a recent vacation-rental burglary when a young lady appears. She reports that her boyfriend has been missing for weeks after he decided to require time to decide about their relationship and wandered off into the back country. Lei and her partner, Jack Jenkins, begin a search for the boy while also starting the burglary case. They discover a relationship among these two matters, a number of missing persons in the same area over an extended period of time, existence of illegal meth production and distribution, a series of murders, suspicion of cult-like activity in the murders, and possible sinister involvement of a wandering cult of `free-spirits', along with inexplicable actions of some important Island dwellers. Because of the extensiveness of the intertwining elements, a senior detective is called in from the Big Island and, finally, the FBI. Lei has a history with the senior detective, as well as a heavy psychological load as a result of early years of being molested, both of which add another element to the action.
The plot is interesting, the setting a little different, the story moves well and the action is credible. Basically, an interesting read. Reviewed by John H. Manhold, award winning fiction/non/fiction author.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book. I lived in Hawaii for 10 years.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
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This book is set in the spirit of Hawaii. It brought back the memories of that time. The spirit of Hawaii is evident on every page. I really enjoyed this book because it brought back the memories that I have. The detective is nicely portrayed.
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mridea
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series!
Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2019
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I really enjoyed the second book in this series. I tend to read a great deal - a book a day for sure - and I am quick to dump a book if it doesn't hold my interest. This series definitely holds my interest. I would recommend this to lovers of crime fiction.
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Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining and interesting read!!
Reviewed in Germany on December 15, 2014
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The first I've read in this series and will certainly read more. I also loved following the protagonist around the island via google earth to get to know and appreciate a place on the other side of the world!
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Ms. L. C. Tuffield
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read!
Reviewed in France on January 13, 2014
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This is the second in a series of crime novels set on the island of Hawaii. Lei is a female detective recovering from a love affair that happened in the first book (must get a copy!). She helps to crack a weird cult that deals in human sacrifice and artificial drugs. It's a gripping read, which I thoroughly recommend - after you've read 'Blood Orchids' which starts the series.
The characters are believable and well described - and as for the island - I wish I could visit it!
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Paul T.
5.0 out of 5 stars More murder in paradise
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2013
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As with her previous book (Blood Orchid), Toby Neal demonstrates her talent in weaving together all the elements of a good crime novel. Realistic characters who's lives develop through the story. An exotic and vividly described background. A developing sense of mystery, well paced writing, increasing tension, solid and realistic police procedure, explosive action. Interestingly, this story also brought in some subtle but relevant spiritual elements. All of which add up to a very good bit of story telling!
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Susan Cook
4.0 out of 5 stars Four and a half stars
Reviewed in Australia on July 15, 2020
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This is the second book of the series and like the first, it contains fast paced action and drama. Lei, the main character is a newly promoted police detective, recently transferred to Halaua'i police dept in Hawaii. She is struggling with the aftermath of a romantic break-up and post traumatic stress related to abuse in her childhood. A young woman comes to Hawaii looking for her boyfriend and reports him as missing, this awakens Lei to the realisation that there is a series of related missing persons on the island.
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