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Murder on Maui #9
Wave of Deception
A beach execution. A devastating hurricane. Can Maui's best PI solve the case without his family members becoming the prime suspects?
Edgar Allan “Poe” Rutherford is used to weathering difficult cases. And since one of the victims is his sister-in-law’s abusive ex, Poe hopes nobody looks too hard at his own compelling motive…
Ignoring the sound advice to keep his nose out, Poe spars with the island’s newest police detective who seems to have her own hidden motivations, especially when she asks Poe to help with another case.
Poe has never taken on two murder investigations at once. But as he gets closer to the truth, will he like the answers he finds?
Edgar Allan “Poe” Rutherford is used to weathering difficult cases. And since one of the victims is his sister-in-law’s abusive ex, Poe hopes nobody looks too hard at his own compelling motive…
Ignoring the sound advice to keep his nose out, Poe spars with the island’s newest police detective who seems to have her own hidden motivations, especially when she asks Poe to help with another case.
Poe has never taken on two murder investigations at once. But as he gets closer to the truth, will he like the answers he finds?
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2021
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About the author
Robert W. Stephens
39 books32 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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December 21, 2025
4.25 stars. A hurricane hits Maui and two separate murder investigations keeps Poe busy. One of those murders, unfortunately, brings another family drama to Poe's doorstep. Numerous suspects involved kept me guessing and several surprise twists kept me quickly turning pages. As always, love little Maui the dog's antics and Poe's love for his little buddy. Good addition to the series.
February 12, 2019
Entertaining read
I started this book and could not put it down. I have read all of the books in the " Murder on Maui" series and have enjoyed them all. Makes me want to visit Maui again just to visit all of the locations in the book
I started this book and could not put it down. I have read all of the books in the " Murder on Maui" series and have enjoyed them all. Makes me want to visit Maui again just to visit all of the locations in the book
April 13, 2019
A Tropical Twister
Once again this author has spun a trail of Hawaiian Island intrigue. Multiple murders, and multiple suspects keep the reader engaged through the very last page! Well done, Mr. Stephens.
Once again this author has spun a trail of Hawaiian Island intrigue. Multiple murders, and multiple suspects keep the reader engaged through the very last page! Well done, Mr. Stephens.
April 18, 2020
Oh, no, Bill.
Best one yet. Robert does a remarkable job of bringing everything to a conclusion, one you never saw it coming. The characters are real. They are like my friends now. I want everyone to be happy and content. Thank you, Robert!
Best one yet. Robert does a remarkable job of bringing everything to a conclusion, one you never saw it coming. The characters are real. They are like my friends now. I want everyone to be happy and content. Thank you, Robert!
March 17, 2021
The Knight in Sandals
Poe, like a good Knight, , saving those who deserve justice and mercy. It's all about how he sees things. Another "couldn't out down" story. Thank you Mr. Stephens!!
Poe, like a good Knight, , saving those who deserve justice and mercy. It's all about how he sees things. Another "couldn't out down" story. Thank you Mr. Stephens!!
September 20, 2023
Awesome
This series keeps getting more and more interesting. It's filled with mystery, action and intrigue. The characters are showing more depth, so that also adds something to the stories. I'm loving it!
This series keeps getting more and more interesting. It's filled with mystery, action and intrigue. The characters are showing more depth, so that also adds something to the stories. I'm loving it!
April 4, 2019
Gc
Had to give this book a five. The story was written in such a way that from the first page i could not put it down. Will be reading more of these books.
Had to give this book a five. The story was written in such a way that from the first page i could not put it down. Will be reading more of these books.
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