{"product_id":"chang-apana-daniel-ross-9798307899571","title":"Chang Apana: The Bullwhip Detective","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Real-life Detective Who Inspired Charlie Chan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eChang Apana. Born in 19th-century Hawaii, this whip-wielding detective carved a legendary reputation chasing criminals through Honolulu's bustling streets and treacherous docks. His larger-than-life exploits-including daring arrests, undercover operations, and relentless pursuit of justice-made him the inspiration for Earl Derr Biggers' iconic character, Charlie Chan. Yet, Apana's true story far surpasses the fictional tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection looks into the extraordinary life of Chang Apana with a vivid blend of fact and imagination. From his humble beginnings as a paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) to his fearless work with the Honolulu Police Department, these stories bring Apana's world to life: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA fictionalized biographical adventure\u003c\/b\u003e of the real detective's origins and rise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA reimagining of a true-crime case\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the infamous Pak Chew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA fanciful \"what if\" adventure\u003c\/b\u003e, imagining Apana teaming up with Earl Derr Biggers himself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA mystical tale\u003c\/b\u003e exploring Hawaiian mythology through Apana's sharp eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of detective fiction, fascinated by Hawaiian history, or simply love an incredible true story, this collection honors the legacy of a man whose bravery and wit continue to inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurf into the world of Chang Apana-a legend in his own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Daniel Ross\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798307899571\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.45d","brand":"Daniel Ross","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46974707958015,"sku":"9798307899571","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dd7e6854-880a-41ba-9eb6-c592b240c7c9.jpg?v=1750875826","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chang-apana-daniel-ross-9798307899571","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}