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Big Island Blues: A McKenna Mystery (Trouble in Paradise Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Terry Ambrose (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 75 ratings
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McKenna flies to the Big Island of Hawaii to see his best friend’s niece, Andi Kapono, make her singing debut at the Big Island Jazz Festival. McKenna is barely off the plane when he learns that Andi is missing and her mom wants the former skip tracer to find her daughter before the festival.

No sooner has McKenna’s investigation begun than he’s got a teenage hacker messing with his investigation, has uncovered deep family secrets, and is caught in the middle of a twenty-year-old plan of revenge. When he keeps digging, he pisses off a Hawaiian cowboy who claims to be Andi’s real father. Now, he’s got a killer on his trail and is worried he’ll let down his best friend’s very hot sister.

This time, McKenna’s got more than trouble in paradise, he’s got a volcano ready to blow.

"...a series well worth following." — Examiner.com
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    Trouble in Paradise
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  5. Publication date
    October 21, 2014
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About the Author

Terry Ambrose writes Mysteries with Character. He started out skip tracing and collecting money from deadbeats, but quickly learned liars come from all walks of life. His McKenna Mysteries could be called Jessica Fletcher meets Magnum, PI on Social Security. Kirkus Reviews said Terry's writing has ". . . the kind of snark that will remind readers of Elmore Leonard." Terry also writes real-life scam tips, author interviews, and book reviews at www.terryambrose.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NS53WCW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Satori (October 21, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 706 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 75 ratings

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Terry Ambrose

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Terry Ambrose started out skip tracing and collecting money from deadbeats and quickly learned that liars come from all walks of life. He never actually stole a car, but sometimes hired big guys with tow trucks and a penchant for working in the dark to “help” when negotiations failed.

A resident of Southern California, he loves spending time in Hawaii, especially on the Garden Island of Kauai, where he invents lies for others to read. His years of chasing deadbeats taught him many valuable life lessons such as—always keep your car in the garage.

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Gail M Baugniet
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Mix of Action and Humor
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015
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The Big Island of Hawaii is one of my three favorites out here in the middle of nowhere, so I chose to begin reading Terry Ambrose’s McKenna series with Big Island Blues. Besides, it’s a catchy title that is more fully explained near the end of this engrossing novel.

McKenna’s self-effacing ways appeal to me, along his quick wit that never crosses the line into slapstick or crude. The plot, well laid out with solid local characters, including Great-grampa Kimu, held my interest throughout.
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bandrgress
4.0 out of 5 stars Hawaii mysteries
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017
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I love reading books about places I've been, sights I've seen, and loved. I am enjoying this series. I started out with the book about Kauai, which I found by accident searching for tourists books for our upcoming vacation. Having already been to the Big Island and Oahu made the other books in the series fun reads also. So now on to book 4!
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Margaret W. Lamm
3.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2015
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This book was good but a little slow in places and some of the things going on in the book were very predictable. The prescriptions of Hawaiian life were interesting
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5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars! Loved the book
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016
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What can I say? Another great story by Terry Ambrose. I've been following the McKenna stories since the first one, and I can honestly say that none of them have disappointed me in the least. I look forward to reading the next installment in the McKenna/Alexander/Benni/Kemu saga.
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MBL
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy reading Terry Ambrose's stories
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017
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Enjoy reading Terry Ambrose's stories. Love the background of Hawaii. A little mystery, investigation, mixed with comedy and an easy read. I am not a relative and have never met the author but I do like his writing.
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LindaP
5.0 out of 5 stars Great airport read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017
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Fun story to read on the airplane on the way to or from The Big Island. Lots of unexpected turns, and Hawaiian folklore mixed in.
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Gma
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2015
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It was fun to follow where they were on the Big Island.
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Joanne Laird
5.0 out of 5 stars great series!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2015
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Terry Ambrose knows the islands and weaves great mysteries for his readers. McKenna is a likable detective and hAmbros' stories keep one wanting to read more of his adventures!
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