Samoan detective Apelu Soifua lives on the knife edge of two disparate cultures, navigating a perilous dance between native and that, over the years, has landed him in his fair share of trouble. So when a routine patrol on a remote jungle estate uncovers an inter-island smuggling ring, it doesn’t take long for Apelu to realize there’s more than just cigarettes and bootleg CDs at stake. Someone in Apelu’s corner of paradise is trafficking humans—and they won’t think twice about setting up a cop to take the fall.
Now Apelu stands accused of murder, and his only shot at proving his innocence is to go AWOL from his job and his wife until he can unearth the truth. Hunted by the police, his only ally is a young American widow whom he quickly discovers is anything but what she seems. Apelu knows he’s playing with fire—but can he unmask a killer before he gets burned?
- ISBN10 1612185010
- ISBN13 9781612185019
- Publish Date 21 May 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 17 May 2022
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Thomas & Mercer
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 254
- Language English