I’m thrilled to announce that today, my second Orchid Isle mystery, Waters of Destruction, is being released as a trade paperback, at the new low price of $16.99!

So if you’ve been waiting to buy the book until the price came down, now’s the time!

Here’s the synopsis:

After a vacation of a lifetime in Hilo, Hawai‘i, retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen have decided to move permanently to the beautiful – if storm-prone – Big Island. The couple are having fun furnishing their new house, exploring their new neighborhood and playing with their new little dog, Pua. But while they’ve made good friends with local restaurant manager Sachiko and her partner Isaac, they can’t help but feel a little lonely.


So when Sachiko begs Val to fill in for a member of her bar team who’s gone AWOL, Val dusts off her cocktail shaker and happily agrees. It’s a great chance to meet more people – and learn the local gossip.


Such as about Hank, the missing bartender, who vanished after a team-building retreat at a local beauty spot a week ago, and hasn’t been seen since. Until, that is, his body turns up at the bottom of the waterfall, and the police seem very interested in where Sachiko was at the time of his death.


Sachiko couldn’t have killed him . . . could she? Val dives into the murky waters of the case, determined to find out.


REVIEWS:

“Immerse yourself in Hawaiian lore and savor the portrayal of the stunning landscapes while enjoying the entertaining mystery.” Kirkus Reviews 

“Karst’s latest book packs a meaty mystery with lush descriptions of Hawaiian cuisine, geography, lifestyle, and the impact of weather events.” Booklist

Paperback buy link here.

Waters of Destruction is also available as an ebook.