I have read all the books in this series. You really need to read them in order and you will end up rooting for Lei and Michael as you see their lives develop. And as a bonus you get to be involved in the way they go about solving one crime story after another.

Wow, what a ride! It was so good catching up Lei and Michael and their family again. Oh how I have missed Pono and his trusty steed Stanley!! We even get to see some of the old gang back in action too. This book was filled with action and gripping suspense and kept me guessing the villain throughout the whole story. I always love how Toby Neal is able to educate her readers on poignant issues the Hawaiian Islands deal with to bring awareness through her storytelling. Definitely worth the read and everything I needed. I hope this is just a new beginning to more of Lei Texeira’s epic adventures!

Toby Neal’s writing style makes me feel like I’m right there on the islands with the characters. She gives the perfect balance of details about the islands, people and local customs mixed with action and mystery throughout this series. I enjoyed seeing Lei and Stevens back for a new adventure. As always with Toby’s books, this book is unpredictable and an absolute joy to read. It is difficult to put down, so be prepared to stay up all night reading it. I recommend reading this entire series.

RAZOR ROCKS: (Paradise Crime Mysteries Book 13) starring Det. Sgt. Lei Texeira is back and seeks to answer the question, “Are there PIRATES IN PARADISE?" It is up to Lei & her team at Maui Police Dept. to determine whether or not a crashed yacht/murder/missing people are the work of regular criminals or something far more sinister - pirates. Unfortunately, this involves a friend of Lei’s who’s cousin of her partner on the force so, yes, it is personal. As Neal continues building her plot, you will be drawn in and shut out everything that is going on around you! You will channel your Super Skillset & be right beside Lei as she is always fighting for the truth! At the same time, she is remembering that this is a JOB and that her FAMILY is more important! What a change in Lei? Who would have ever believed Lei’s family would have come first? She and Stevens have such a close relationship and are doing their best to be great parents in spite of what they went through in their pasts. As this case develops, they realize it is very deep and far reaching. One of my favorite things about this book is that all of the groups were able to join together and work to solve this case. Marcella from the FBI, Sophie from a private security firm, Stevens from another Police Station and Dr. Wilson, Lei’s trusted psychologist. They know each other so well and their level of trust is indisputable. RAZOR ROCKS will keep you up all night as you tear through the pages to see what’s going to happen next! I was provided an ARC of this book by the Author. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.

Lei is back and she jumped right into action. I couldn’t put this one down, I had to finish it before I went to bed. The story moves at just the right pace and there’s action all around. I love how the story of her family is mixed right in with all the action to show she has a life outside of police work. Sometimes she brings it home sometimes someone else brings it to her. And as usual at the end I was hoping for more, I wanted to read more, I was hungry for more. Pick this book up it doesn’t disappoint.

RAZOR ROCK.....Toby Neal Pomo cousin was the captain on this yacht with two crew member, and a family of five, when pirates hit it. Coast Guard seeing it afloat, investigate and see blood on steering wheel..Lei with Pomo as her partner, check for more when main cabin, now shows its a murder case. As the broken remains of the yacht start to sink, throwing.them overboat. evidence is lost, but no lives. A plot of someone who had shown evil from the beginning of his life, wanted in his own country. A story of loss, changes, and the value of love to give, not by earning, just to give. Touching story, of murder, mystery and family. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion .

Love having a new book about Lei and Stevens with their Ohana and familiar friends and co-workers. Lei and Stevens seem to have struck a symmetry in their marriage, a good thing with their always frenetic jobs. Toby Neal has, again, woven a rich story full of intrigue and relationships and unexpected events. I hope that there are more to come!