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Fireweed Trail
Before she was a detective...
Troubled teen Leilani Texeira is on the edge of self-destruction. As a last-ditch effort to reach her, Auntie sends her to the Fireweed Trail program, a wilderness therapy hike down the Oregon Coast Trail. Things go well until a fellow hiker turns up dead.
Now she's a murder suspect.
Damaged and fragile, Lei is pushed from inaction to one of the most harrowing adventures in her young life. Miles from civilization and help, she only has her own strength and determination to save herself from of a killer's wrath.
And instead of hiking, she's running for her life.
This is a novella set in Toby Neal's vivid and captivating Lei Crime Series Kindle World
Troubled teen Leilani Texeira is on the edge of self-destruction. As a last-ditch effort to reach her, Auntie sends her to the Fireweed Trail program, a wilderness therapy hike down the Oregon Coast Trail. Things go well until a fellow hiker turns up dead.
Now she's a murder suspect.
Damaged and fragile, Lei is pushed from inaction to one of the most harrowing adventures in her young life. Miles from civilization and help, she only has her own strength and determination to save herself from of a killer's wrath.
And instead of hiking, she's running for her life.
This is a novella set in Toby Neal's vivid and captivating Lei Crime Series Kindle World
66 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 5, 2015
About the author
Craig Hansen
15 books85 followersCraig Hansen wrote his first SF published short story, “The S.S. Nova,” when he was fourteen. It was published in the Minnesota Writers in the Schools COMPAS program’s 1981 anthology of student writing, When It Grows Up, You Say Goodbye To It. That was when he decided to dedicate himself to writing.
Hansen earned two degrees at Minnesota State University at Mankato under the mentorship of young adult novelist Terry Davis. In the years that followed, Hansen worked a variety of jobs, including five years in journalism in northwestern Wisconsin, where he earned several state awards for his writing and editing.
His work has appeared in the Meadowbrook Press anthology, Girls to the Rescue, Book 1, as well as the true crime journal, Ripper Notes, in volume 28.
His first novel, Most Likely, was released in May 2011. Shada, the first installment of the Ember Cole series of young adult paranormal suspense books, was published in September 2011. Under Contract followed in the spring of 2012. The Devohrah Initiative appeared in August 2013. Nice Girl Like You appeared in June 2014, and Spoiled in September 2014. The Woodsman is his most recent work.
Hansen remains hard at work on several projects that will be announced when they are close to release, on his author website.
Hansen lives in Oregon with his wife, a dog, two cats, and his 92-year-old father, a World War II veteran.
Craig’s interests include the music of Johnny Cash, reading the novels of other independent authors, blogging, and the study of Messianic theology.
On his website, you can sign up to receive a periodic email newsletter that will notify you when he releases new books.
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Hansen earned two degrees at Minnesota State University at Mankato under the mentorship of young adult novelist Terry Davis. In the years that followed, Hansen worked a variety of jobs, including five years in journalism in northwestern Wisconsin, where he earned several state awards for his writing and editing.
His work has appeared in the Meadowbrook Press anthology, Girls to the Rescue, Book 1, as well as the true crime journal, Ripper Notes, in volume 28.
His first novel, Most Likely, was released in May 2011. Shada, the first installment of the Ember Cole series of young adult paranormal suspense books, was published in September 2011. Under Contract followed in the spring of 2012. The Devohrah Initiative appeared in August 2013. Nice Girl Like You appeared in June 2014, and Spoiled in September 2014. The Woodsman is his most recent work.
Hansen remains hard at work on several projects that will be announced when they are close to release, on his author website.
Hansen lives in Oregon with his wife, a dog, two cats, and his 92-year-old father, a World War II veteran.
Craig’s interests include the music of Johnny Cash, reading the novels of other independent authors, blogging, and the study of Messianic theology.
On his website, you can sign up to receive a periodic email newsletter that will notify you when he releases new books.
Connect With Me Online At:
Website:
http://www.craig-hansen.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Craig-H...
Twitter:
@craigahansen
Email:
craig@craig-hansen.com
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April 30, 2015
"Fireweed Trail" by Craig Hansen is an interesting entry in the Lei Crime World series. This series, based on the books by Toby Neal, have a wide variety of novellas set in her universe; however, Mr. Hansen's offering is unique in that we meet Lei when she is only 16 years old.
The Oregon Coast Trail, which provides the backdrop, is every bit as evocative and compelling as the Hawaiian islands in the original series. We already know that Lei had a horrible childhood and here we get to see her attitude regarding it while she's still a teenager and not that far removed from those horrific events.
She is participating in a wilderness therapy program, courtesy of her Aunt, and one of the adult mentors gives us an interesting glimpse into Lei's psyche which I found fascinating.
All of the books in the Lei Crime World series are well-written, exciting, fast-paced and thought-provoking. I would highly recommend checking them all out, as well as Toby Neal's original series.
**I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review**
The Oregon Coast Trail, which provides the backdrop, is every bit as evocative and compelling as the Hawaiian islands in the original series. We already know that Lei had a horrible childhood and here we get to see her attitude regarding it while she's still a teenager and not that far removed from those horrific events.
She is participating in a wilderness therapy program, courtesy of her Aunt, and one of the adult mentors gives us an interesting glimpse into Lei's psyche which I found fascinating.
All of the books in the Lei Crime World series are well-written, exciting, fast-paced and thought-provoking. I would highly recommend checking them all out, as well as Toby Neal's original series.
**I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review**
November 17, 2015
This is a short story about Lei who we can read about in Toby Neals crime novels.
In this story Lei is a troubled sixteen year old. She's sent on a wilderness therapy hike by her aunt. While on the hike someone dies and Lei finds herself being a suspect.
This was a really good surprise for me. I certainly couldn't predict what was gonna happen next. Looking forward to reading more of these short reads.
In this story Lei is a troubled sixteen year old. She's sent on a wilderness therapy hike by her aunt. While on the hike someone dies and Lei finds herself being a suspect.
This was a really good surprise for me. I certainly couldn't predict what was gonna happen next. Looking forward to reading more of these short reads.
April 13, 2015
*** Fear in the wilderness ***
Fireweed Trail follows a group of troubled young adults into the wilderness in Oregon. They are in therapy for various issues, but the therapy is unconventional; the results deadly. Mr. Hansen weaves a strong story about a young Lei Texeira, and how she came to be the woman she is today in Toby Neal's Lei Crime novels. Some good twists and turns will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Fireweed Trail follows a group of troubled young adults into the wilderness in Oregon. They are in therapy for various issues, but the therapy is unconventional; the results deadly. Mr. Hansen weaves a strong story about a young Lei Texeira, and how she came to be the woman she is today in Toby Neal's Lei Crime novels. Some good twists and turns will keep you on the edge of your seat.
April 24, 2015
The Lei Crime Series: Fireweed Trail (Kindle Worlds Novella) by Craig Hansen
Troubled teen Leilani (Lei) Texeira is sent to the Fireweed Trail program, a wilderness therapy hike down the Oregon Coast Trail. It is her Aunts attempt to try to help her Niece. Everything seems to be going fine until one of the hikers end up dead.
Lei becomes a suspect, and she is determined to find the truth. She will stop at nothing, even put her life in danger to find the murderer. I really Like Lei. I liked her from the first Lei Crime Series I read.
I enjoyed seeing Lei in her younger years. She comes from a dysfunctional family, but she doesn't let that "get to her". She strives to lead as normal of a life as possible.
Even though this is a short story a lot goes on in every page making this an intense page turning five star read. (I also like the cover, it has a bit of mystique and pulls you into the story).
I highly recommend The Lei Crime Series: Fireweed Trail.
Troubled teen Leilani (Lei) Texeira is sent to the Fireweed Trail program, a wilderness therapy hike down the Oregon Coast Trail. It is her Aunts attempt to try to help her Niece. Everything seems to be going fine until one of the hikers end up dead.
Lei becomes a suspect, and she is determined to find the truth. She will stop at nothing, even put her life in danger to find the murderer. I really Like Lei. I liked her from the first Lei Crime Series I read.
I enjoyed seeing Lei in her younger years. She comes from a dysfunctional family, but she doesn't let that "get to her". She strives to lead as normal of a life as possible.
Even though this is a short story a lot goes on in every page making this an intense page turning five star read. (I also like the cover, it has a bit of mystique and pulls you into the story).
I highly recommend The Lei Crime Series: Fireweed Trail.
April 18, 2015
Having recently been introduced to the Lei Crime series and based on the premise of this story, I was really looking forward to reading it, unfortunately I was a bit disappointed. I think this story would have profited from a bit of editing, "you're" instead of "your" in one instance for example. I realize that in a novella things are somewhat condensed, but I honestly didn't feel like there was much in the way of character development. There were a couple of situations that went way beyond plausibility, like a character hiking in the mountains for half a day on a sprained ankle.
I was gifted a copy of this in exchange for an honest review and that gift in no way influenced the review.
I was gifted a copy of this in exchange for an honest review and that gift in no way influenced the review.
May 5, 2015
Lei is a troubled teen who her aunt sends her on the Fireweed Trail program that helps troubled teens. One of the teens ends up dead and Lei is a suspect. Lei will do whatever it takes to prove she is innocent even if it means risking her own life. I love Lei's character. This book was a great addition to the series. I would also like to thank Craig Hansen for the copy he gifted me for my honest review. I look forward to reading more of his books.
April 12, 2015
This sort of back-to-nature kind of therapy seems exactly like something Lei’s auntie Rosario would send her on. The premise and the setting of this story are prefect but the crimes committed are disturbing. Hansen does a great job of bringing the creepy to this Lei Crime story.
September 20, 2015
I'm enjoying reading the Lei Crime Series. This novella revealed part of Lei's past that I believe helped to play a part in her decision to go into law enforcement. It was a good mystery and a good story.
July 12, 2016
Truly enjoyed this story of Lei as a young teen. She's feisty, sarcastic and far more mature than her trail mates. A trip with troubled youth has Lei in a situation, luckily her instincts kick in. Short and exciting this is exactly how a Kindle World book should be, the perfect addition to compliment the series.
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