In the Hawaiian islands, some believe Paradise was lost as the 19th century drew to a close. They use every legal means to protest and fight the United States occupation. Sometimes, they even die for their cause, though not by choice ...
Erin Hanna comes to the islands to finish her mentor's work, after he turns up dead. An investigation points to an outlaw sovereignty leader — but Erin suspects the arrest is motivated by politics, not proof. Setting out to prove his innocence, she finds herself squarely in the real killer's sites. Surviving this case is something her mentor couldn't have prepared her for ...