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Murder on Maui #4
Hot Sun Cold Killer
An old murder. A new threat. Can Poe find the killer before it’s too late?
Edgar Allan “Poe” Rutherford is Maui’s best unlicensed private investigator. When a client asks Poe to look into a decade-old death on the beach, he can’t help but be intrigued. The police ruled it a suicide, but it’s up to him to prove otherwise.
As soon as Poe takes the case, people related to the victim start turning up dead—a sure sign that he’s on the right track. But can Poe identify the killer… before he becomes the next victim?
Edgar Allan “Poe” Rutherford is Maui’s best unlicensed private investigator. When a client asks Poe to look into a decade-old death on the beach, he can’t help but be intrigued. The police ruled it a suicide, but it’s up to him to prove otherwise.
As soon as Poe takes the case, people related to the victim start turning up dead—a sure sign that he’s on the right track. But can Poe identify the killer… before he becomes the next victim?
274 pages, ebook
Published March 5, 2017
About the author
Robert W. Stephens
34 books34 followersRobert W Stephens is the author of the Murder on Maui series, the Alex Penfield novels, and the standalone thrillers The Drayton Diaries and Nature of Evil. When he’s not writing, you can find him behind a camera, directing commercials, videos, and indie films, or you may spot him traveling the world with his wife, where he’ll still be behind a camera, shooting photographs of ancient ruins, Gothic churches, or what they’re about to eat.
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January 2, 2025
Poe and Alanna take a trip to Paris, and get engaged, but the flight home isn't so great.
Upon arriving back in Hawaii, their lives undergo some changes, and of course, Poe gets involved in a murder case.
Ten years ago, a woman was found dead on the beach. The police think it was suicide. The woman's daughter thinks it was murder.
Pretty good. I think the solution is something of a cliche, but it isn't too galling.
Upon arriving back in Hawaii, their lives undergo some changes, and of course, Poe gets involved in a murder case.
Ten years ago, a woman was found dead on the beach. The police think it was suicide. The woman's daughter thinks it was murder.
Pretty good. I think the solution is something of a cliche, but it isn't too galling.
November 13, 2019
Again, a good read with a couple of surprising twists toward the end of the book.
Again, a good read with a couple of surprising twists toward the end of the book. Four more words required.
Again, a good read with a couple of surprising twists toward the end of the book. Four more words required.
September 29, 2025
4.25 stars. Another great read in this highly addictive series. This story starts off with a bang. Poe's latest p.i. case is a complicated one with so many twists I felt like I should've taken notes. There's also the latest in his personal life. Life on Maui is never a dull day. I continue to be charned by Poe's laid-back 1st person narration of this story and his witty side comments to the reader. Maui, the dog, and his roommate Foxx are great side characters. That surprising ending? All I can say is..I knew it!!! What a hook to keep me reading.
September 19, 2017
This fast becoming a favorite series and I'm looking forward to trying other books by this author.
Poe, is an unlicensed private investigator who accepts a job from a lawyer about a 10 year old case that was ruled a suicide. Told in the 1st person with notes made to the reader make this a fun read.
Other recurring characters are Alana, Poe's girlfriend; Maui, Poe's dog; and his long time best friend the reason he is in Maui, Foxx.
I received this book for free for an honest review.
Poe, is an unlicensed private investigator who accepts a job from a lawyer about a 10 year old case that was ruled a suicide. Told in the 1st person with notes made to the reader make this a fun read.
Other recurring characters are Alana, Poe's girlfriend; Maui, Poe's dog; and his long time best friend the reason he is in Maui, Foxx.
I received this book for free for an honest review.
June 29, 2017
I love this series! Mainly because the writer paints a great picture without excessive cussing and gore. He uses a lot of humor and character interactions that I find very refreshing. Of course this is a murder mystery on the island of Maui. Guess it isn't all just scuba diving and luaus. I received a copy of this book from Reading Deals. The review is voluntary and of my own opinions
April 5, 2020
Home Run
Just finished book #4, and I am extremely jealous of Poe. New home on the water, co-owner of a nice bar, and coming home to a beautiful Eurasian fiancee. Who could ask for anything more? And Foxx is going to be dad!
Just finished book #4, and I am extremely jealous of Poe. New home on the water, co-owner of a nice bar, and coming home to a beautiful Eurasian fiancee. Who could ask for anything more? And Foxx is going to be dad!
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February 21, 2021A Great Mystery
Loving these Maui Mysteries by Robert W. Stephens!! The full characters, the twists, the turns and the undeniable style of the stories against the backdrop of Maui makes me excited to go on to the next one!! Thank you, Mr. Stephens.
Loving these Maui Mysteries by Robert W. Stephens!! The full characters, the twists, the turns and the undeniable style of the stories against the backdrop of Maui makes me excited to go on to the next one!! Thank you, Mr. Stephens.
September 28, 2017
Good series! Easy reading and interesting characters. Not to formulaic - actually makes you think.
July 13, 2023
Interesting
Well, that certainly didn't end the way I thought it would. Don't get me wrong, it was still very good, it was just surprising.
Well, that certainly didn't end the way I thought it would. Don't get me wrong, it was still very good, it was just surprising.
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