Elysium Tide by James R. Hannibal is the kind of book you’ll want to pack for your summer vacation. The story is set in Hawaii and gives readers a great mystery with a tropical backdrop. Dr. Peter Chesterfield, renowned British neurosurgeon gets exiled to a conference in Hawaii. He gets mixed up with police detective Lisa Kealoha’s case. She’s investigating a series of car thefts but discovers something much more sinister going down on the island. And Peter finds out that he makes a pretty good amateur sleuth.
This story is a bit different from other novels by James R. Hannibal, but I enjoyed it. It’s missing some of the intense action and suspense from some of his other stories, and Elysium Tide is more character driven. Peter is quirky, abrasive, but yet lovable. And Lisa is intense, but readers get to know her and her family. Readers will enjoy following Lisa and Peter as they try to take down a gang leader, along with their sidekick Tuna. But the story does have plenty of suspenseful moments. I just hope this is a series because I’d love to see Peter and Lisa to team up and solve more crimes.
Definitely add this to your TBR list this summer and enjoy a great mystery!
I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.