Broken Ferns
Broken Ferns by Toby Neal, published by Neal Enterprises on March 15, 2019, is a 260-page work of fiction that delves into the complexities of crime and justice in Hawaii. The story follows Lei, who transitions from being a detective on Maui to an FBI agent on Oahu. Her first major case involves a teenage bandit known as the Smiley Bandit, who steals from the wealthy to highlight the income disparity in Hawaii, creating a media frenzy as he hops between islands in a stolen airplane.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and police procedural, as Lei navigates the challenges of her new role while confronting the consequences of the bandit’s actions. The plot explores themes of social justice and personal responsibility, as the Smiley Bandit’s crime spree escalates and threatens lives. This edition presents a fast-paced story that combines intrigue with a touch of romance, set against the backdrop of Hawaii’s unique landscape.
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Paradise can be merciless.
Does she really want to bring down the bandit?
Lei made a difficult transition from detective on Maui to the FBI on Oahu. Her first big case as an agent draws national media attention as a teenage Robin Hood robs from the rich and gives to the poor, hopping from island to island in a stolen airplane.
Someone has to make things right.
Impoverished and orphaned, the Smiley Bandit isn’t going to take it anymore. The angry teen steals a private plane and sets off on a crime spree fueled by social media and designed to draw attention to the income gap in Hawaii…but things soon spiral out of control, and lives are at stake.
“Crisp, well-written and full of local color – Broken Ferns is another page-turner from Toby Neal.” Greta Van der Rol, author of Morgan’s ChoiceGrab this fast paced mystery with a twist of romance, and take a trip to Hawaii with the series that’s sold more than a million copies
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