Fall has hit Hawaii, which means it’s the slow season for tourism, but the crime season is as hot as ever.
One of the world’s most famous diamonds is doing a world tour, and its next stop is Maui. But someone intends to make that its last stop when the diamond disappears from the resort where it was on display.
Charlie is immediately hired to find the thief— and the diamond—and quickly discovers that the diamond is supposedly cursed, and anyone who desires it too badly is in danger. Of course, Charlie doesn’t believe in curses, but bodies soon start falling faster than an overripe coconut on the tree.
Charlie can’t help but start to will she find the thief and bring the diamond back to safety, or is she about to become the curse’s next victim?
Holy fish tacos! Talk about twists and turns in this book. I didn’t see the clear ending until, well the end. Charlie is running straight into danger, and her amazing friend are there to help her get through! Natalie, her long time bully, makes an appearance that is so perfect for this book. I’m already reading the next one on the series!
“Never have I ever” said this about a book! But I really like rollicking Charlie Gibson and Dot and Rosie, her team. This book has a clearer plot line than most of the others in this series, which helps. I would like more Zoe and less Rosie as a babysitter, a deus ex machina. However, Rosie’s skills are a superb asset to Charlie. Mainly, these are mind-Coca Cola, my last vice, “Cocola.” Not far down the list of potential new vices is this Hawaiian mystery series. When planes start flying safely again, I’m going to Hawaii and at some point, scope out places mentioned in the books, unless they burned in the Maui fire or their names are changed. Now, this trip is number one on my bucket list!
This one just didn’t do it for me. Compared to her previous books in this series… Charlie, the main character, seemed even more oblivious to obvious things, the storyline didn’t hold together as well, and the character development was lacking. Dot and Rosie’s involvement didn’t make as much sense, and I missed the synergy between these characters and our main character that has become a hallmark of this series. The plot line also felt mismatched with various episodes not really holding together well, and I found some typos in the book, both of which were distracting. Overall, I really like this series, but this one just wasn’t as enjoyable.
The last few books have left me disappointed. The plot on this one felt "weak". Not as much action or trouble Charlie gets into... The lack of some of the characters that have made the serious great in the past., were definitely missed! Yes, its the Charlie Gibson mysteries but I've always found the books so much better with more Jake, Zoe, Rose, Dot and who can forget Mom 😀. Definitely not my favorite, fingers crossed the next book brings back the excitement that is the Charlie Gibson mysteries!
If I could give you 6 stars, I would. Your cozy mysterious are always creative and captivating. I like Charlie’s 2 sidekicks. They have Charlie’s back. I always put the release of your next books on my calendar. When they are released it’s like a holiday for me. Robert Ericksen
I honestly hate reaching the end of a Charlotte Gibson Mystery and always look out for the next one. I love Charlie and her friends Rosie and Dot, and the books are honestly so fun and humorous. It’s one of my favorite series; I want to see what trouble finds Charlie next!
When a famous “cursed” diamond owned by European aristocracy is on tour in Maui, mayhem ensues when it goes missing. Charlie works her magic while Jake and alphabet soup do their thing. Who solves it? Read to find out.