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Paradise Crime Thrillers (Wired Books) #1-3
Paradise Crime Mysteries Books 1-3
Do you love a strong heroine with a brave dog solving mysteries in exotic locations?
Binge on the Paradise Crime Mysteries box of three USA Today bestselling books merged into a one-volume immersive reading experience. You can’t read just one!
Blood Orchids:
Black sand beaches and steaming volcanoes are the backdrop for murder as young patrolwoman, Lei Texeira, discovers the bodies of two drowned girls and attracts the attention of a killer with ties to her own dark past.
Torch Ginger:The stunning cliffs and pristine beaches of Kauai have drawn Lei to a fresh start, but only she can untangle a mystery of missing persons with madness at its heart.
Black Jasmine:Cruise ships and art galleries hide dark secrets as Lei and her partner, Stevens, move to Maui to build a life together...but trouble follows them in paradise.
“Neal’s writing is persistently riveting...Masterly.” Kirkus Reviews Grab this fast paced box set with a twist of romance, and take a trip to Hawaii with the series that’s sold more than a million copies!861 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2019
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Toby Neal
83 books985 followersToby Neal was raised on Kauai in Hawaii. She wrote and illustrated her first story at age 5. After initially majoring in journalism, she eventually settled on mental health as a career and loves her work, saying, “I’m endlessly fascinated with people’s stories.”
Toby credits her counseling background in adding depth to her characters–from the villains to Lei Texeira, the courageous and vulnerable heroine in the Lei Crime Series, to the wounds and psychological implications of the heroes of the Scorch Series.
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March 31, 2018
This series gives the secondary character of Sophie from the Lei Crime series her own set of books. I am already on the fourth book of the series and each one continues the excellence of the one before. Sophie's character is well developed as is each plot in each book. As a former FBI computer expert now working as a civilian contractor, Sophie is learning more about herself and how life in the field is so much different than that of being in an office. The reader learns about Sophie's growth as a person as Sophie does. She is tough and vulnerable at the same time lending a more realistic picture of the characterization. Sophie finds herself caught between two strong men who both love and want to protect her as her ex-husband wants to capture and, eventually, kill her. The action is ongoing in each book, there are no dull parts, and the reader has a difficult time putting down each book before it's finished. Toby Neal also brings the characters from the Lei Crime series into the Paradise series making a smooth transition as well as keeping the reader aware of the lives of Lei, her family and friends she shares with Sophie. 5+ stars for both Lei Crime and Paradise series.
February 22, 2018
I love Toby Neal and every book I’ve read of hers has left me with some degree of a book hangover. Even though she can rip my heart to shreds, she always has a way of putting it all back together again. Toby’s female leads are strong, fierce, independent, fabulous although rough around the edges. Toby writes with such exquisite detail. The way she’s able to immerse you into the island surroundings makes one feel as though they are there. Exhilarating is one word to describe Toby’s writing. Suspenseful is another that comes to mind. Thrilling, fast paced, action packed, easy flow, engaging, immersive, vulnerable, and scintillating to say the least.
June 28, 2018
Paradise Crimes Box Set Bools 1-3 - a review by Rosemary Kenny
The wonderful Toby Neal comes up trumps with this delightful boxset set in the Paradise Islands of Hawaii, starring Sophie Ang - ex-FBI agent and now a skilled operative for Security Solutions - which just keeps getting better and better!
Wired In
The Boxset begins with the introduction of the delectable, smart and sassy intelligent FBI Special Agent, Sophie Ang - survivor of a severely abusive marriage, inventor of DAVID, an amazing cross-agency intelligence-amassing IT miracle, which uses info from many locations, to assess the probability of crime/criminals' involvement in it and MMA champion - who uses all her skills and abilities to aid the FBI and other law-givers, while still retaining her personal integrity. The first case involves Sophie's ninja-like rescue of Anna, a kidnapped child whom the police are powerless to help. We learn more of Sophie's backstory as the daughter of an Ambassador to the US, who enjoys MMA and jogging with her dog Ginger in her spare time. Dedicated to her FBI comrades, including best friend in the force Marcella Scott. Sophie's intriguing nemesis, the Ghost is an elusive vigilante, taking down drug-lords and people-smugglers whom the police and FBI seem powerless to eliminate legally. Sophie's sworn to take down the Ghost, but so far she's been unable to do so, even with his teasing clues and the use of her super-computer system DAVID's help. Sophie had hoped for a lasting relationship with her MMA instructor Alika, but by the end of the book, realises this is not to be.
Wired Rogue
Sophie is partnered with Jake Dunn - a rough diamond to say the least - on their new mission to investigate the Society of Light cult and rescue an escaped
ex-member's two children from the cult's compound. She'd already surveilled the situation while still an FBI agent, after the children's Mom begged to be reunited with her children by the cult's leader, Sandoval Jackson. When they withdrew Sophie and closed the case from lack of evidence, Sophie quit and is now ready to go undercover as a new cult member, to work her near legendary skill magic, save the other children and unearth the truth about the disappearance of three other 'co-wives' after they'd given birth a number of times.
Todd Connor is revealed to be Sophie's mysterious paramour 'Sheldon Hamilton, aka The Ghost, after being injured by the crazed killer Sloane who'd previously shot Sophie through her face and left her for dead! What will happen next for the star-crossed ex-enemies, now lovers?
Wired Hard
Bored with surveillance duty on an ancient buried city, Sophie's ready to call it a night when sensors she's installed at the corners of the site are triggered. Apparently the 'treasure' at risk of theft from the site is human bone hooks that had sacred meaning for the ancients and now means a huge profit to any thieves.
By the time Sophie's reached the boundaries the intruder is long gone into the night and she's left frustrated - until he returns, sent by his boss to keep going until the obsessed collector is satisfied he has a particularly valuable hook that he's always coveted. When an unexpected event leaves Sophie at the hands of a deranged killer, who will trace her in time to save her life?
Sophie seems to have a death wish at times, but our feisty sleuth also knows that with her many physical skills and razor-sharp intellect, there is only one man to be her equal, in life and love. Can she and the Ghost make it in the real world or only in cyber-space? Only one way to find out - buy this wonderful box set today and read your fill - then tell all your friends about the brilliant books by the amazing Toby Neal...satisfaction guaranteed!
The wonderful Toby Neal comes up trumps with this delightful boxset set in the Paradise Islands of Hawaii, starring Sophie Ang - ex-FBI agent and now a skilled operative for Security Solutions - which just keeps getting better and better!
Wired In
The Boxset begins with the introduction of the delectable, smart and sassy intelligent FBI Special Agent, Sophie Ang - survivor of a severely abusive marriage, inventor of DAVID, an amazing cross-agency intelligence-amassing IT miracle, which uses info from many locations, to assess the probability of crime/criminals' involvement in it and MMA champion - who uses all her skills and abilities to aid the FBI and other law-givers, while still retaining her personal integrity. The first case involves Sophie's ninja-like rescue of Anna, a kidnapped child whom the police are powerless to help. We learn more of Sophie's backstory as the daughter of an Ambassador to the US, who enjoys MMA and jogging with her dog Ginger in her spare time. Dedicated to her FBI comrades, including best friend in the force Marcella Scott. Sophie's intriguing nemesis, the Ghost is an elusive vigilante, taking down drug-lords and people-smugglers whom the police and FBI seem powerless to eliminate legally. Sophie's sworn to take down the Ghost, but so far she's been unable to do so, even with his teasing clues and the use of her super-computer system DAVID's help. Sophie had hoped for a lasting relationship with her MMA instructor Alika, but by the end of the book, realises this is not to be.
Wired Rogue
Sophie is partnered with Jake Dunn - a rough diamond to say the least - on their new mission to investigate the Society of Light cult and rescue an escaped
ex-member's two children from the cult's compound. She'd already surveilled the situation while still an FBI agent, after the children's Mom begged to be reunited with her children by the cult's leader, Sandoval Jackson. When they withdrew Sophie and closed the case from lack of evidence, Sophie quit and is now ready to go undercover as a new cult member, to work her near legendary skill magic, save the other children and unearth the truth about the disappearance of three other 'co-wives' after they'd given birth a number of times.
Todd Connor is revealed to be Sophie's mysterious paramour 'Sheldon Hamilton, aka The Ghost, after being injured by the crazed killer Sloane who'd previously shot Sophie through her face and left her for dead! What will happen next for the star-crossed ex-enemies, now lovers?
Wired Hard
Bored with surveillance duty on an ancient buried city, Sophie's ready to call it a night when sensors she's installed at the corners of the site are triggered. Apparently the 'treasure' at risk of theft from the site is human bone hooks that had sacred meaning for the ancients and now means a huge profit to any thieves.
By the time Sophie's reached the boundaries the intruder is long gone into the night and she's left frustrated - until he returns, sent by his boss to keep going until the obsessed collector is satisfied he has a particularly valuable hook that he's always coveted. When an unexpected event leaves Sophie at the hands of a deranged killer, who will trace her in time to save her life?
Sophie seems to have a death wish at times, but our feisty sleuth also knows that with her many physical skills and razor-sharp intellect, there is only one man to be her equal, in life and love. Can she and the Ghost make it in the real world or only in cyber-space? Only one way to find out - buy this wonderful box set today and read your fill - then tell all your friends about the brilliant books by the amazing Toby Neal...satisfaction guaranteed!
May 7, 2020
Hawaiian Murders
Three islands of Hawaii are the settings for three different murders, but multiple crimes, and Lei will not be pushed aside.
The first begins with the discovery of two floaters, young teen girls, but they did not drown. Crimes families, stalking, car chases, and abductions leaves Lei fighting for her life. This is wonderfully fast paced, with breathtaking glimpses of Hawaii.
The second starts with a missing fiance, but hidden meth labs, three love interests for Lei, shootouts, and multiple homicides leads Lei to a mysterious psychic and few answers.
The third begins with a crash over a cliff, then a severed hand floats in, and the FBI joins in. Guns, drugs, slavery, even cockfighting show a colorful but seedier side of island living. Nailbiting suspense as Lei digs out lead after lead and her indomitable spirit as she fights past multiple hits on her own life is in sharp contrast to her phobias, a deep fear of commitment from her childhood terrors and a sense of worthlessness despite a pull to join the FBI.
This is a great series. I loves all three stories
Three islands of Hawaii are the settings for three different murders, but multiple crimes, and Lei will not be pushed aside.
The first begins with the discovery of two floaters, young teen girls, but they did not drown. Crimes families, stalking, car chases, and abductions leaves Lei fighting for her life. This is wonderfully fast paced, with breathtaking glimpses of Hawaii.
The second starts with a missing fiance, but hidden meth labs, three love interests for Lei, shootouts, and multiple homicides leads Lei to a mysterious psychic and few answers.
The third begins with a crash over a cliff, then a severed hand floats in, and the FBI joins in. Guns, drugs, slavery, even cockfighting show a colorful but seedier side of island living. Nailbiting suspense as Lei digs out lead after lead and her indomitable spirit as she fights past multiple hits on her own life is in sharp contrast to her phobias, a deep fear of commitment from her childhood terrors and a sense of worthlessness despite a pull to join the FBI.
This is a great series. I loves all three stories
October 25, 2019
Enjoyable and a Leader for the Series
When I read these first three books I enjoyed the protaganist as she was developed and looked forward to the entire series. Spoiler Alert.
Again the author spent so much time trying to balance erratic and crazy romantic story lines intertwined with the intrigue, crime, suspense, etc. I over time grew weary of her psychotic bed hopping that destroyed both protaganists and antagonists. If her incincident during youth messed her up that bad...she never would have made FBI...so the original foundation to draw on support becomes thinner over time with her psychosis. My hubby quit reading the series because he said he felt like she she wanted a crime series but became stuck in bodice rippers for women. I am disappointed that the author made tne character so neurotic at times when she should have been strong. I enjoyed the series....I just wish the bed hopping was not in it. Makes women look bad.
When I read these first three books I enjoyed the protaganist as she was developed and looked forward to the entire series. Spoiler Alert.
Again the author spent so much time trying to balance erratic and crazy romantic story lines intertwined with the intrigue, crime, suspense, etc. I over time grew weary of her psychotic bed hopping that destroyed both protaganists and antagonists. If her incincident during youth messed her up that bad...she never would have made FBI...so the original foundation to draw on support becomes thinner over time with her psychosis. My hubby quit reading the series because he said he felt like she she wanted a crime series but became stuck in bodice rippers for women. I am disappointed that the author made tne character so neurotic at times when she should have been strong. I enjoyed the series....I just wish the bed hopping was not in it. Makes women look bad.
July 15, 2023
Wonderful, Fast Paced Reads!
These Paradise Crime Thrillers, written by Toby Neal, are the Box Set Book 1 (original series books 1-3) of this series. This series has a strong female main character as well as multiple strong male and female secondary characters. These books are an enjoyable, fast paced read with good individual book plots and an interesting continual additional story carrying through and building from book 1 to 3. There is mystery, adventure, action, danger, friendships, family, slow burn romantic interest, hope and love. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
These Paradise Crime Thrillers, written by Toby Neal, are the Box Set Book 1 (original series books 1-3) of this series. This series has a strong female main character as well as multiple strong male and female secondary characters. These books are an enjoyable, fast paced read with good individual book plots and an interesting continual additional story carrying through and building from book 1 to 3. There is mystery, adventure, action, danger, friendships, family, slow burn romantic interest, hope and love. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
February 25, 2019
I picked this book series up because I'd just finished the memoir from the author "Freckled" and enjoyed the reading experience. I was curious about her fiction writing style - she has quite a few books written and a couple of series, like this one. I read the first book in two days and the other two have taken just about as "long". Well written, engaging stories, strong female lead without getting too over-the-top (sort of). Purely entertainment with creative story development. I know I'll be attacking the next books in the series very soon.
July 15, 2019
Wow! These books are unputdownable, exciting reading. There's no end to the action, lots of danger, suspense , murders, attacks, and plenty of mayhem in these thrillers. Sophie Ang is a character who is very likable, as are the partners she has. The books are stand alone books, which I really like. The books are also a mini vacation to Hawaii, with vivid descriptions of the flora, fauna, locations on different islands, including what the sounds and smells are like. Very enjoyable reading.
July 9, 2019
Paradise Crime
I really liked this series, but it does deal with some dark subjects. Serious depression plagues her often. Her former marriage to a sadistic, powerful man has come back to haunt her. Not to mention the many serious injuries she and those close to her sustain in her security work.
I really liked this series, but it does deal with some dark subjects. Serious depression plagues her often. Her former marriage to a sadistic, powerful man has come back to haunt her. Not to mention the many serious injuries she and those close to her sustain in her security work.
May 7, 2020
Sophie Ang starts the series as an FBI computer specialist - who still gets to do "agent-y" stuff. She has developed a super-program which leads to her quitting the FBI and joining a private company.
She is a complicated character still dealing with issues related to her previous marriage. Her current relationships are also complicated.
Her personal and professional life kept me reading.
She is a complicated character still dealing with issues related to her previous marriage. Her current relationships are also complicated.
Her personal and professional life kept me reading.
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December 22, 2020Join Lei Texeira for crime and mystery from the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Lei is a detective with lots of baggage but also lots of guts and great instinct in solving cases. Once again this is a series with authentic characters living in the real word. Lei looks for missing backpackers, human traffickers and drug sellers, all while trying to sort out her damaged psyche.
September 17, 2022
Awesome read!
Toby Neal has the writing ability to draw her readers into the story and not so gently leaving you wanting more. The characters are so real that the readers know what is coming next in the relationship between Lei and Steven, but do we really? Can't wait to read book 4.
Toby Neal has the writing ability to draw her readers into the story and not so gently leaving you wanting more. The characters are so real that the readers know what is coming next in the relationship between Lei and Steven, but do we really? Can't wait to read book 4.
October 20, 2018
Great book!
Love the idea that the “Ghost” is actually Sophie’s boss the man she actively pursued as an FBI agent. Real life can be just that crazy. I do wish that Sophie and Jake would stop taking turns being shot. It’s just too bloody!
Love the idea that the “Ghost” is actually Sophie’s boss the man she actively pursued as an FBI agent. Real life can be just that crazy. I do wish that Sophie and Jake would stop taking turns being shot. It’s just too bloody!
December 5, 2018
So so good!
Wow, Toby Neal never disappoints. Yet again, sorry great read. I am loving the Paradise Crime series just as much as the Lei Crime books. Wonderfully informative, exciting, and riveting.
Wow, Toby Neal never disappoints. Yet again, sorry great read. I am loving the Paradise Crime series just as much as the Lei Crime books. Wonderfully informative, exciting, and riveting.
July 14, 2019
Incredible thrillers
Fast-moving, original stories. Believable characters you feel you know. Story lines are realistic with situations developing that draw you right into the action, right to the last page. Fantastic reads, great job!
Fast-moving, original stories. Believable characters you feel you know. Story lines are realistic with situations developing that draw you right into the action, right to the last page. Fantastic reads, great job!
July 16, 2019
Riveting
Toby weaves intricate and complex plots with many twists and sub plots that all tie together, and makes the pages keep turning, as it's difficult to put down the book. One can hardly wait to start the next book in the series.
Toby weaves intricate and complex plots with many twists and sub plots that all tie together, and makes the pages keep turning, as it's difficult to put down the book. One can hardly wait to start the next book in the series.
July 16, 2019
Excellent!
As always Toby Neal has written a suspense filled series that you can't put down. It has mystery,action and romance all rolled together to make can't put down books. A must read series!
As always Toby Neal has written a suspense filled series that you can't put down. It has mystery,action and romance all rolled together to make can't put down books. A must read series!
September 13, 2019
Best Crime Series
Sophie, Todd, Lei, Pono, Marcella and Marcus are intricately woven individuals with their differing personalities they somehow click. Together that's characters solve crime!
Sophie, Todd, Lei, Pono, Marcella and Marcus are intricately woven individuals with their differing personalities they somehow click. Together that's characters solve crime!
October 6, 2019
Superwoman or romance
The books were very readable but I kept getting lost as to what genre I was entering. Was it superwoman cop/private eye or was I entering the world of romance. Maybe I would have been a bit more understanding if I were a woman
The books were very readable but I kept getting lost as to what genre I was entering. Was it superwoman cop/private eye or was I entering the world of romance. Maybe I would have been a bit more understanding if I were a woman
December 22, 2019
For some reason had a hard time connecting with the main character, every book has a similar ending with a strong male character almost killing her, while the rest of the book story is not as action driven. If it wasn't the 3 book set I'm not sure i would have continued reading all 3.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 7, 2020
Great book
Great book it will keep you thinking about it all the time and it will take you to a new level of the best possible way to make it work.It will keep you thinking about it all the time o
Great book it will keep you thinking about it all the time and it will take you to a new level of the best possible way to make it work.It will keep you thinking about it all the time o
February 18, 2021
Second time I read this three in the series.
Easy read, easy to follow. Many twists and turns.
Hate doing these reviews. Very restrictive in number of words you have use to submit.
Easy read, easy to follow. Many twists and turns.
Hate doing these reviews. Very restrictive in number of words you have use to submit.
December 10, 2021
Entertaining
This thrillers box set is action packed, mysteries filled with murders, conspiracy and intrigue. The main female character is indestructible though not believable but interesting.
This thrillers box set is action packed, mysteries filled with murders, conspiracy and intrigue. The main female character is indestructible though not believable but interesting.
January 18, 2023
A good Read
Even though the storyline feels pretty average for the genre I found that it was very hard to stop reading and do something else. I can’t really say why I enjoyed the series as much as I did but it does have that special something that makes a good read.
Even though the storyline feels pretty average for the genre I found that it was very hard to stop reading and do something else. I can’t really say why I enjoyed the series as much as I did but it does have that special something that makes a good read.
December 20, 2024
Enthralling
These three books had me enthralled.
I was enticed into the stories and characters very quickly.
There’s lots of red herrings so just when you think you know who are the baddies you find out you are wrong. Lots of twists and turns. Good gripping stories.
These three books had me enthralled.
I was enticed into the stories and characters very quickly.
There’s lots of red herrings so just when you think you know who are the baddies you find out you are wrong. Lots of twists and turns. Good gripping stories.
March 30, 2025
Great set
So three books are outstanding with great stories and multiple twists and turns. Of course, our protagonist is complicated and really in love. Her security assignments frequently place her in dangerous situations. She is now a security consultant after leaving the
So three books are outstanding with great stories and multiple twists and turns. Of course, our protagonist is complicated and really in love. Her security assignments frequently place her in dangerous situations. She is now a security consultant after leaving the
October 14, 2018
A pretty good series of books.
Want to read
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July 21, 2019I;m glad i read this series it was very real and exciting and non-stop action well worth the read!
August 5, 2019
Enjoyable read
The three books are good reading the final one is a little slow but otherwise I enjoyed all of them.
The three books are good reading the final one is a little slow but otherwise I enjoyed all of them.
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