Guardians of the Drums (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781968179465)

"A detective's fight for Hawaii's soul-where stolen treasures and vanishing history ignite a battle for survival."

A stolen treasure. A vanishing history. A detective who refuses to surrender.

Detective Leilani Kealoha knows Honolulu's soul-the rain-slick streets, tangled politics, and sacred traditions. When the Bishop Museum's most revered artifact, an eighteenth-century feathered cloak tied to King Kamehameha, is stolen, her pursuit becomes more than a case. It's a fight to protect Hawaii's identity from being erased.

Leilani's investigation uncovers a suave mainland billionaire and a covert auction circuit trafficking stolen heritage to offshore buyers. As she follows a trail of cloned badges, varnished fingerprints, and whispered deals aboard luxury yachts, she exposes a global network laundering history for profit. With forensic grit, local wisdom, and the halau's elders at her side, she races to recover the island's treasures before they vanish forever.

This gripping Honolulu crime thriller blends forensic detail, cultural depth, and atmospheric suspense. It asks the haunting question: Who owns history-and how far will the powerful go to rewrite it?

Perfect for readers who love:

- Crime thrillers set in Hawaii

- Detective novels with cultural depth and historical resonance

- Suspenseful stories about stolen artifacts and heritage protection

- Atmospheric mysteries blending forensic detail and emotional impact

Don't miss this unforgettable journey into the heart of Honolulu's secrets. Buy now and uncover the truth before history disappears.