“Robert McCaw brings you Hawaii in the way that C. J. Box delivers Montana. Fast-paced and engaging, Retribution is everything you want in a thriller. Another great addition to a compelling new series!”
Koa Kāne Series
• Book 5
Retribution A Koa Kāne Hawaiian Mystery
“Robert McCaw brings you Hawaii in the way that C. J. Box delivers Montana. Fast-paced and engaging, Retribution is everything you want in a thriller.”
The Story
In the back alley of a bar on Hawaii Island, a young man is found stabbed to death. When Hilo Chief Detective Koa Kāne begins investigating the crime, the murder weapon is recovered only a few feet away from the body. Crime scene technicians find fingerprints on the knife—they are a perfect match for Koa's younger brother, Ikaika.
As the brothers scramble to prove Ikaika's innocence, another crime sends shockwaves through the Hilo police force. A sniper tries to take out Makanui, Koa's closest colleague. As Koa tries to figure out whether these crimes are linked, the sinister force continues their killing spree, threatening Koa and his loved ones at every turn.
Could Koa be the real target? If so, who is behind this trail of retribution? With his own secret criminal past, Koa confronts an all-out offensive against those closest to him and his police force to which he has devoted his life. As the bodies pile up, Koa finds himself the ultimate target of a ruthless adversary and must risk it all to survive.
Praise for Retribution
“Best and most sophisticated thriller of this series”
“Favorite book in the series so far!”
“Taut, gritty, and pacey read”
“Emotional rollercoaster…best book yet”
“Propulsive and explosive. Very recommended”
“McCaw ably blends police procedural, espionage thriller, and guilt-ridden personal saga. Readers will look forward to Koa’s further adventures.”
“Readers who crave watching a smart cop work in a crackerjack police procedural will find a beauty here. Want a good espionage adventure? It’s here, too, with intrigue, betrayal, assassination.”
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Explore the Complete Koa Kāne Series
Book 1
Death of a Messenger
Detective Koa Kāne investigates a ritual murder at an Army training area, uncovering a conspiracy involving royal burial sites and Hawaiian cultural activists.
Book 2
Off the Grid
A burned body in a lava flow leads Detective Koa Kāne to off-grid fugitives and a political conspiracy threatening senior government officials.
Book 3
Fire and Vengeance
A school explosion and double murder lead Detective Koa Kāne to a decades-old conspiracy, forcing him to choose between justice and his dying brother’s freedom.
Book 4
Treachery Times Two
Chief Detective Koa Kane’s murder investigation collides with an FBI espionage probe while his own dark secret threatens to destroy an innocent man’s life.
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Available June 5, 2023
