A Hawaiian serial-killer thriller that will make you think twice about ever being alone.
A clear blue ocean, sandy white beaches–and five dead real estate agents.
On the Big Island of Hawaii, sleepy Kona has become the hunting grounds for a serial killer. With little faith in the local PD’s limited resources, and before they find another body, the governor calls in retired LAPD detective … another body, the governor calls in retired LAPD detective Jessica Kealoha to join the serial killer task force.
Jessica quickly butts heads with the mayor of the island who is demanding results and questioning her tactics.
When the killer sends a letter to the newspaper with details of her best friend’s murder long ago–a chilling connection becomes a reality that Jessica can’t live with.
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I love Sam and Jessica…waiting for the next installment!
Real estate brokers are extremely competitive, especially in Kona. Spend most of a day with this NC17 procedural. I had an ARC and this voluntary review is my own opinion.
The Kona Strangler is a wonderful third edition to the Hawaii Thriller Series. It expands the lives of Jessica, Sam, and their ohana while introducing more new and complex characters. The killing of real estate agents on the Big Island starts on the first page and the suspense builds to the end. Jessica and Gabbie, with Detective O’Halleran from Honolulu PD, form a task force dedicated to finding the murderer. As the bodies continue to pile up, the leads and suspects also mount. The murders are linked to more killings going back twenty years. The plot is exciting and intricate, moving through the beautiful beaches and locales of Hawaii island. The book has the perfect blend of mystery, high octane action, and a sprinkling of romance and Hawaiian culture that makes for a delicious read. Don’t miss this one.
With real estate agents dying on the island Jessica and Gabby are brought in on the case. Jessica worries because her sister Pua is a real estate agent. When one of the crimes reminds Jessica of her childhood friends murder she becomes even more invested in finding the killer!
I loved this book. It is the best in the series so far! I love the close friendship between Jessica and Gabbie. I’m really happy that Sam is becoming closer to Henry! It’s heartwarming to see them spending more time together. I enjoyed the new character O’Halleran. He’s an old school detective. I hope we see more of him. The story was original and fast paced. Just how I like my books. I couldn’t put this one down. I highly recommend this book and this series! Looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
Boring
it’s about Hawaii. Nuff said
No spoilers in my review here’s what you get: A well-written thriller that not only gives you a good story but descriptions of Hawaii that are spot on (especially if you’ve ever visited or lived there). Interesting and well-developed characters and twists and turns that keep your attention till the end and leave you anxiously awaiting the next book in the series. Overall a captivating book that will make you glad you took a chance. I received a complimentary copy of this book and am providing my honest opinion to help you decide.
Great outline for a book; too bad the author has no ability to really get into the characters. Also, writing was on a very elementary level.
I bought and read this book because of the many five star reviews on Amazon Kindle Big mistake. I thought it was amateurishly written and gave it two stars. I do not recommend it.
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The Kona Strangler – a review by Rosemary Kenny
Hawaiian serial killers abound in J.E.Trent’s magnificent A Jessica Kealoha Novel (Hawaiian Serial Killers), series – and never more so than in Book 3, The Kona Strangler.
Well-researched, well-written, engaging and with very fast-paced character-driven action, this tale of death in paradise will (literally speaking), grab you by the throat and make you catch your breath, in a way that’s nothing to do with the Covid-19 pandemic, (which you’ll completely forget about while on the killer’s trail) – it’s that tense and exciting.
Who or what made Jessica and Gabbie come out of retirement?
What’s the link to the murderous brothers Jessica caught years before and the current murder spree?
When is Pua in danger? How does she escape?
Where is evidence found about realtor Bonnie’s ‘side job’?
Why does the sight of Sam’s name upset Jessica so much?
Jessica’s past is coming back to haunt her – not only in her dreams, but also when she sees the body-count rising, as it did almost two decades ago. Can she and Gabbie stay on the right side of the law they both previously swore to uphold no matter what? It comes down to the wire, as internal conflicts manifest in loss of trust and night terrors for our heroine.
What path will Jessica, Sam, Gabbie, Henry, Pua, O’Halleran and their families’ lives take and how will the seemingly undiminished urge to kill of the eponymous Kona Strangler, develops?
Find out by getting your (eventually unclenched), hands on a copy of J.E. Trent’s outstanding The Kona Strangler: A Jessica Kealoha Novel as soon as you can – it’s guaranteed to be completely virus free – and another 5-star winnerwinner for J.E. Trent!
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