House of the Hanging Jade
Contemporary Fiction/Suspense
Lyrical Underground (April 26, 2016)
ASIN: B0138NHCMO

Synopsis

A dark presence had invaded the Jorgensens’ house. On a spectacular bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, something evil is watching and waiting . . .

Tired of the cold winters in Washington, D.C. and disturbed by her increasingly obsessive boyfriend, Kailani Kanaka savors her move back to her native Big Island of Hawaii. She also finds a new job as personal chef for the Jorgensen family. The gentle caress of the Hawaiian trade winds, the soft sigh of the swaying palm trees, and the stunning blue waters of the Pacific lull her into a sense of calm at the House of Hanging Jade–an idyll that quickly fades as it becomes apparent that dark secrets lurk within her new home. Furtive whispers in the night, a terrifying shark attack, and the discovery of a dead body leave Kailani shaken and afraid. But it’s the unexpected appearance of her ex-boyfriend, tracking her every move and demanding she return to him, that has her fearing for her life . . .

Guest Post

Today, StoreyBook Reviews welcomes Author Amy Reade!  She is sharing some tips of what to avoid if you travel to Hawaii.  I LOVE Hawaii and these are some great tips!

Kailani Kanaka’s Tips for Travelers in Hawaii: What to Avoid

1. When visiting the islands of Hawaii, please refrain from wearing socks with your sandals. Important: this applies to everywhere on earth in addition to Hawaii. I know you want to keep your feet warm and prevent chafing on your ankles, but please note that your feet will not be cold here unless you are visiting the higher elevations (in which case please wear sneakers with your socks). And consider this alternative if your ankles chafe from sandal straps: slippahs (also known as flip-flops).

2. Do not touch honu, or sea turtles, under any circumstances. I know they’re magnificent creatures and it would be very cool to feed them, but you put yourself at risk for huge (read: enormous) fines if you touch them. 

3. If you are struck with an irrepressible desire to pet the many stray cats you will find, beware that they’re not all friendly. I know of a certain author who was bitten by a cat she thought was adorable. That author’s husband thought it was hilarious, but it sooo wasn’t. There is some good news, though, if you are bitten by any animal in Hawaii: Hawaii is rabies-free.

4. You may want to visit one of the thermal pools fed by volcanic heat on the eastern side of the island. Have fun, but remember these two words of warning: inexplicable rash.

5. If you are tempted to visit the Island of Lanai on, say, a catamaran day trip, please note that the aforementioned author did the same thing once and something laid wet, sticky eggs in her hair while she slept in a hammock. She will not be returning to that island.

6. Do not, under any circumstances, take home lava rock from the islands. The fire goddess, Pele, will seek revenge; you and everyone you know will be besieged with bad luck until the lava is safely returned to its Hawaiian home.

7. If you’re looking for something good to read on your Hawaiian holiday, consider House of the Hanging Jade. Here’s how the publisher describes the book:

A dark presence had invaded the Jorgensens’ house. On a spectacular bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, something evil is watching and waiting . . .

Tired of the cold winters in Washington, D.C. and disturbed by her increasingly obsessive boyfriend, Kailani Kanaka savors her move back to her native Big Island of Hawaii. She also finds a new job as personal chef for the Jorgensen family. The gentle caress of the Hawaiian trade winds, the soft sigh of the swaying palm trees, and the stunning blue waters of the Pacific lull her into a sense of calm at the House of Hanging Jade–an idyll that quickly fades as it becomes apparent that dark secrets lurk within her new home. Furtive whispers in the night, a terrifying shark attack, and the discovery of a dead body leave Kailani shaken and afraid. But it’s the unexpected appearance of her ex-boyfriend, tracking her every move and demanding she return to him, that has her fearing for her life . . .

About the Author

Amy M. Reade grew up in northern New York. After graduating from college and law school, she practiced law in New York City before moving to southern New Jersey, where she lives now with her husband, three children, dog, two cats, and a fish. She writes full time and is the author of Secrets of Hallstead House, a novel of romantic suspense set in the Thousand Islands region of New York, and The Ghosts of Peppernell Manor, a novel in the same genre set outside Charleston, South Carolina. Her third novel, House of Hanging Jade, is set in Hawaii and will be released in April, 2016. She is currently working on the first book of a series set in the United Kingdom (expected release date in early 2017). She loves cooking, reading, and traveling.

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