Surfing in Hawaii can be fame, talent and…murder. Poised to win the prestigious Triple Crown of Surfing, Maui surf star Makoa Simmons washes up tragically dead. Detective Lei Texeira plunges into a high-profile case whose dark and tangled motives reach deep into the elite world of professional surfing on the North Shore of Oahu. Lei must follow her instincts into new territory even as husband Michael Stevens struggles with heartbreak of another kind.
“Another fantastic mystery featuring Lei Texeira and the wonderful, deftly drawn characters populating the Lei Crime Series. Toby Neal just keeps getting better, and Rip Tides is my new favorite.” Emily Kimelman, mystery author
I could almost feel the spray of the surf! There is always something new to be discovered in a Tony Neal mystery. In Rip Tides, we are given entry into the exotic (to Midwest readers!) world of professional surfing. Both Maui and Oahu have world class competitive surfing sites, and while the crime takes place in one, our protagonist, Detective Lei Texeira, takes us on a tour of both venues. The mystery surrounding the murder is intriguing. But it’s Toby’s insider knowledge and attention to detail with regard to the Hawaiian surf…
Excellent Addition to the Lei Crime Series Toby Neal adds another excellent story to the Lei Crime Series. Part of what I love so much about this series is the integration of Hawaiian culture and local flavor with the suspenseful and complex story, and this book delves deeply into the Hawaiian surf scene. Clearly researched at a deep level, Toby takes us into the surfing culture and we learn both about surfing and the competition culture. I’ve always loved surfing, so I really appreciate the detail in the book.Â
Another excellent read in the Detective Lei Crime series This is a good read in this ninth installment of the Lei crime series about two Hawaiian police detectives and their police and FBI colleagues, as well as family and friends. Here is finally an exciting twisted case that doesn’t directly involve Lei and husband Michael Stevens as the intended victims of revenge murder. The main crime case is a gritty tale of lovers and hidden feelings, and the drowning death of a surfing star.Â