Hard-boiled noir narrative: Delivers a gripping murder mystery with authentic tension
Set in 1953 Honolulu: Offers a unique historical backdrop for cultural exploration
Features a Nisei veteran detective: Adds depth to the story and character development
Explores racial and class dynamics: Provides insight into Hawaiian society during a pivotal era
Debut novel by Japanese American author: Offers fresh perspectives on Pacific American literature
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Author: Kikkawa, Scott
KONA WINDS is a hard-boiled noir murder mystery set in Honolulu in 1953, when Hawai'i was changing from a racially stratified, near-feudal plantation colony to the multi-ethnic 50th State. This debut novel by Japanese American author Scott Kikkawa was written with the firm belief that Hawai'i is more than just a pre
Author
Scott Kikkawa
Publisher
Bamboo Ridge Press
Format
Softcover
Page Count
320
Genre
Crime & Mystery, Drama, Historical Fiction, Literature