Paradise is plundered by pirates.Someone is attacking and robbing luxury yachts as they sail the Hawaiian Islands leaving their passengers missing and presumed dead. Sergeant Lei Texeira, with her typical leap first look later style, dives into a case with the Coast Guard to find answers that lie as deep as Davy Jones’ locker.He’s taking back what was stolen.The Pirate King has a hidden agenda … what was stolen.
The Pirate King has a hidden agenda that’s bigger than the pillage of luxury yachts, and he’ll stop at nothing to reign on the sea.
Lei is back, solving crime! Grab this fast-paced mystery with a twist of romance, and take a trip to Hawaii with the series that’s sold more than a million copies!
“This series is persistently riveting.” ~Kirkus Reviews
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Worth the wait, just gold…
Razor Rocks brings us back to Lei and Steven’s and oh this made me so happy, not that I don’t love everything Toby writes I seriously do but I’m been missing Lei she was my first Toby Neal Heroine and I just can’t let her go. I really love that Toby wove catch-ups with everyone in Razor Rocks, and even though there were highly emotional storylines interwoven into this mystery it all came together brilliantly and I love the emotional parts even if they are hard to read and leave me in tears, the way Toby Neal writes just brings it all to life I can never put a book of her’s down.
Pirates, human trafficking, murder, and more dark and sinister depths await in Razor Rocks.
Lei and Steven’s have grown so much as a couple over the years they really are a true team and have banded together with a true family unit I love that side of the story bringing the family together… Ohana.
I am so excited that Toby Neal brought back Lei And Stevens! It was like a reunion of Ohana! I have read every one of the Lei Crime series and this newest read did not disappoint. There was the fast paced action that I so enjoy from Neal. And the beauty of the Islands. It is wonderful to see Lei so happy with all her Ohana around her. And still fighting crime in her astounding way. I hope that there is many more to come from this series.
I am an ARC reader but the review is my own opinion.
Wow, what a ride! It was so good catching up Lei and Michael and their family again. Oh how I have missed Pono and his trusty steed Stanley!! We even get to see some of the old gang back in action too. This book was filled with action and gripping suspense and kept me guessing the villain throughout the whole story. I always love how Toby Neal is able to educate her readers on poignant issues the Hawaiian Islands deal with to bring awareness through her storytelling. Definitely worth the read and everything I needed. I hope this is just a new beginning to more of Lei Texeira’s epic adventures!
Toby Neal’s writing style makes me feel like I’m right there on the islands with the characters. She gives the perfect balance of details about the islands, people and local customs mixed with action and mystery throughout this series. I enjoyed seeing Lei and Stevens back for a new adventure. As always with Toby’s books, this book is unpredictable and an absolute joy to read. It is difficult to put down, so be prepared to stay up all night reading it. I recommend reading this entire series.
I was so privileged to read this book as an ARC reader and am giving my personal review. Lei is back!
I have really missed Lei and Steven’s, I loved reading about all her relationships and interactions with her family members and coworkers. It is an exciting read dealing with pirates in the Hawaiian waters, murder, and human trafficking. With Toby Neal’s descriptive and detailed writing, I felt I was right there during all the action and interactions. It is Lei Crime #13 book; I would recommend reading the whole series , I have loved every book. I am hoping there will be more. Thanks Toby for this enjoyable read.
I loved this book. Reading about Lei and her family was like meeting up with old friends or family! I have been impatiently waiting for another book in this series and Toby Neal did not disappoint! The story line was awesome and kept me engrossed from start to finish. If you like action, suspense and a book that grabs hold of you from the start you will absolutely love this book! This book “Rocked”!
Razor Rocks, Toby Neal’s return to the complex world of Detective Sergeant Lei Texeira, is another winner. This book has it all: piracy, human trafficking, betrayal, murder for hire, and intrigue, and it’s set in beautiful Hawaii. We get an update on her husband, Michael; her partner, Pono; her children, Kiet and Rosie; and her friends, Sophie, from the Wired series; Dr. Caprice Wilson, Marcella Scott and Ken Yamada all have a part in bringing this convoluted and intriguing case to a satisfactory end. Lei, never reluctant to do what needs to be done to take care of her family or to close a case, has a couple of close calls as she follows the clues to figure out just what is going on and then to bring the bad guys to justice, one way or another.
While, as with all of Neal’s books, Razor Rocks can be read as a stand-alone book, your reading pleasure and experience will be greatly enhanced if you start at the beginning with Blood Orchids and the subsequent novels to cap off your Hawaiian reading adventure with Razor Rocks. The series is worth the sleepless nights as you struggle to put the books down before the last page is read.
As a reader who learned of the marvelous Toby Neal through Lei and the Paradise Crime Mysteries, relief and satisfaction was my reaction to Razor Rocks (#13). Lei and her friends and family are finally back with another exciting adventure. While each book easily stands on its own, watching the growth of these characters thru the series has been wonderful.
Ms. Neal is a master. More, Please…
Thank you, Toby Neal, for giving us book 13 of the Paradise Crime series! Bitter Feast ended with all the loose ends tied up, but readers ready for more!
Again, Toby uses beautiful descriptions of Hawaii as she sets the scene for Razor Rocks. We visit Hawaii and its plants and landscape. We become part of Lei’s ohana as characters from previous books become involved in finding the pirates that are plundering yachts. We get a glimpse of life at the family compound.
As always, the action is fast paced. Lei and Stevens lead the Maui Police as they team with the Coast Guard to save kidnapped women and stop the Pirate King.
Pirates on the high seas, murder, human trafficking, and lots of action! Razor Rocks is Book 13 of the Paradise Crime Mysteries and I just can’t say enough about how good it is! I hugely recommend it, anyone who has never read any of those mysteries don’t know what they’re missing,
Toby Neal has a way of writing vivid descriptions of the Paradise that is Hawaii, along with such accurate scenes of the crimes that the reader feels as if he/she is a part of the story. She brings in a lot of the local Hawaiian culture and history in her books that make them even more exciting.
Razor Rocks continues the story of Sgt Lei Texeria and Lt. Michael Stephens of the Maui Police Dept. These two characters, along with their family and friends are some of the most interesting people you will ever meet. Ms. Neal brings the characters to life in such a way as to make the reader view them as personal friends.
I’m so glad that Toby Neal wrote another Lei crime book, as I’ve always enjoyed all of the others. This one doesn’t disappoint, and I enjoyed reading about all the familiar characters and places. I highly recommend that you read this mystery series set in Hawaii if you haven’t already!
I highly recommend ALL the Toby Neal books set in Hawaii! They accurately depict the magic and culture of Hawaii. The plots and characters are amazing. Every book I have read is mesmerizing and has kept me up far too late at night! Wonderful books!
I like all of Toby Neal’s books and seek them out when I see a new one. Good reads. Suspenseful–action packed.
Absolutely love this series
Police officer Lei Texeria is off after another bad guy who is stealing luxury boats and leaving a trail of death and destruction. Lei has her demons to deal with regarding her tragic childhood that haunts her to the present. Her love interest has his own tragic childhood history, which ends up following him to the islands in a later few books. Loved this whole series!
Just love all these books in the series. Ms. Neal is a superb author.
It is so good to be back in Lei’s world on Maui. Toby writes such interesting characters that are believable and likable that the reader can really care about. Time has passed and life has gone on with Lei and Stevens and their family. They are a great example of Hawaiian Ohana. I am always amazed by Toby’s ability to weave an imaginative, unique and complex crime for Lei to solve. This book is no exception. Modern day pirates and intrigue about who is involved. Great reading and, like all of Toby’s books, I highly recommend this one.
Lei is back and she jumped right into action. I couldn’t put this one down, I had to finish it before I went to bed. The story moves at just the right pace and there’s action all around. I love how the story of her family is mixed right in with all the action to show she has a life outside of police work. Sometimes she brings it home sometimes someone else brings it to her. And as usual at the end I was hoping for more, I wanted to read more, I was hungry for more. Pick this book up it doesn’t disappoint.
Everyone’s back!!! YAY! It’s like stepping into a very familiar place again. Lei texereia, Michael, Pono (and his beloved purple truck, Stanley), Doc Wilson, Sophie, SAIC Waxman , appearances from all the people we’ve come to know! So delighted to be taken into Lei’s world again! It’s been too long since I’ve been to Maui. The call this time is about a yacht that has wrecked on the deadly Razor Rocks over on Lana’i, after a cryptic message about pirates. Pirates in Hawai’i? Unheard of! But wait! Just what are they after? Of course, Lei, in her usual interminable style, dives in head first – literally! In fact, she almost drowns! As lab tech Nunez told her: “We’re always one breath away from dead. We just try to forget it for as long as we can.” Oh, wow! Another rollicking great story! Another thing I really like about ALL of the Paradise Crime Mysteries is that Neal brings in the love of Ohana. It’s evident in this one, too. Grandpa Soga comes to live with them, and Wayne gets a special gift. The book wraps up with this special quote, “…love isn’t about deserving, Dad. It just is…”
RAZOR ROCK…..Toby Neal
Pomo cousin was the captain on this yacht with two crew member, and a family of five, when pirates hit it. Coast Guard seeing it afloat, investigate and see blood on steering wheel..Lei with Pomo as her partner, check for more when main cabin, now shows its a murder case. As the broken remains of the yacht start to sink, throwing.them overboat. evidence is lost, but no lives.
A plot of someone who had shown evil from the beginning of his life, wanted in his own country. A story of loss, changes, and the value of love to give, not by earning, just to give. Touching story, of murder, mystery and family.
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion .