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Kula: The Famous Surfing Dog (Surfing Detective Mystery Series Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Chip Hughes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 1,084 ratings
Summoned to the Honolulu hilltop mansion of radio pitchman Barry Buckingham, presumably to trace his missing wife, the Surfing Detective is in for the letdown of his career. Kai Cook is hired to track another lost family member. A dog.
Despite his qualms, Kai would seem a natural for the case, since the golden retriever named Kula is a famous surfing dog. Yet the PI knows nothing about finding missing pets. But he does know where to find help—Maile Barnes, an ex-K9 cop and kindred spirit with the keys to unlock the dark underworld of animal theft in the islands.
Then a questionable tip takes Kai to a late-night rendezvous, his tipster winds up dead, and the detective himself becomes a suspect. Can he clear his name and find the murderer before he strikes again? The PI tracks the illusive retriever from O‘ahu to the Big Island to Maui, but the killer is one step ahead—other players linked to the dog’s disappearance keep turning up dead.
Is a ghost from Barry Buckingham’s past behind the murders? Or is Kai’s client just a misunderstood man with a lost pet? To solve this third case in the Surfing Detective series, Kai Cooke must do what he never does—take on a partner. Teaming up with the headstrong K9 cop is his only shot to liberate the famous surfing dog, who is somehow always at the center of this mystery.
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  1. Book 3 of 6
    Surfing Detective Mystery Series
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    267 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    20 Oct. 2010
  6. File size
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Chip Hughes earned a Ph.D. in English at Indiana University in 1981 and taught courses in American literature, film, writing, and popular fiction at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. He left the university in 2008 to write full time. His non-fiction publications include Beyond The Red Pony: A Reader’s Companion to Steinbeck’s Complete Short Stories (1987)—translated into Japanese in 1990; John Steinbeck: A Study of the Short Fiction (1989); and numerous essays and reviews. An active member of the Private Eye Writers of America, Chip launched the Surfing Detective mystery series in 2007 with Murder on Moloka‘i. The second book, Wipeout!, followed in 2007. The third, Kula, in 2011. Other titles, in various stages of development, include Murder at Volcano House, Barking Sands, and the Maui Masseuse. The series has been optioned for television. Chip lives in windward O‘ahu with his wife and two retrievers. He still surfs when time allows.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00486U5LG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Slate Ridge Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 20 Oct. 2010
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 685 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 267 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0982944431
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Surfing Detective Mystery Series
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Chip Hughes earned a Ph.D. in English at Indiana University and taught American literature, film, writing, and popular fiction for nearly three decades at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. His non-fiction publications include two books and numerous essays and reviews on John Steinbeck.

An active member of the Private Eye Writers of America, Chip launched the Surfing Detective mystery series with Murder on Moloka‘i (2004) and Wipeout! (2007), published by Island Heritage. The series is now published exclusively by Slate Ridge Press, whose volumes include Kula (2011), Murder at Volcano House (2013), and reissues of the first two novels.

Chip and his wife Charlene split their time between homes in Hawai‘i and upstate New York.

Photo credits: Dennis Oda, Deborah Booker & Nathalie Walker

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  • Kent Bridwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surfing Detective Mysteries
    Reviewed in the United States on 25 February 2011
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    These comments are inspired by my reading of "Kula" a few days ago. For the most part, though, my observations actually pertain to all three of the Surfing Detective novels so far published; i.e., including "Murder On Molokai" and "Wipeout!"

    First, I appreciate that the author, Chip Hughes, has chosen to write in the first person. Plot development is somewhat more difficult when everything happens through the protagonist's real-time perceptions (with a little assistance from occasional flashbacks, of course). Yet, this method tends to personalize the reading experience, allowing the reader to become more directly involved with the story. Moreover, the Surfing Detective, Kai Cooke by name, exhibits a wry sense of humor in his manner of describing the events and predicaments that ensnare him. His story-telling is most enjoyable.

    Second, Mr. Hughes consistently achieves a perfect balance as among the use of action, dialogue, self-reflection and what one might call "scene setting" (descriptions of people and places, etc.) . Too many writers get bogged down with one or another of these elements, which can cause a story to descend into tedium. Mr. Hughes manages to keep it all in good harmony, and his stories all proceed at an agreeable pace. This makes reading a true delight rather than a chore.

    Third, the plots are imaginative, intriguing and quite captivating. The stories unfold in a sequence of twists and surprising revelations, all in keeping with the classic detective/mystery genre. Also, unlike many of that breed, it is easy to follow the evolution of these stories (i.e., without becoming confused and having to go back and re-read earlier passages for clarity). It's a cliche, I know, but I really do have trouble putting the Surfing Detective books down after starting them.

    Fourth, the characters are real and alive, yet colorful and intriguing at the same time. None are perfect, and all have flaws, including Kai Cooke himself (perhaps a number of flaws in his case). In other words, the characters are just like real people (except a lot more interesting than most). I especially enjoy the exchanges in pidgin.

    Finally, with respect to "Kula," I feel obliged to lodge one negative sentiment regarding the story's end. It leaves the reader with an uncomfortable sense of uncertainty, and I think that an appropriate epilog would have been welcome. I will not give anything away by describing what plot threads were left loose, but I was a bit disappointed that they were not neatly tied off.

    Be that as it may, "Kula," like its predecessors, is an excellent and entertaining book. I look forward to Kai's next adventure, and I hope that there will be many more to come.
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  • Lyn E. Ayre, PhD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Canada on 29 November 2015
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    This is a great story-part mystery, part comedy, part love story. The characters were well written. The pace was great and didn't bog down. I'll be reading more from this writer.
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  • Denise Burant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 28 July 2016
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    I love the Surfing Detective Series.
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  • Jaxslady
    4.0 out of 5 stars You Gotta Love Hawaii
    Reviewed in the United States on 8 November 2013
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    This is a sweet short mystery that I surprisingly enjoyed. I usually prefer longer books but this one was perfect for a quick evening read. It has all the elements of a good mystery and also a touch of romance. While reading about the PI's new case, you are also given a tour of Hawaii. It is especially fun if you've been there and can recognize some of the described landmarks. The mystery, a missing dog, is not very complex but has enough twists and turns to hold your interest. I have to admit that I would like to read more about this PI since he has captured my interest. This book is perfect for mystery lovers of all kinds. It is reasonably well edited with few typos. As there is no gratuitous violence or sex, it can also be an appropriate read for younger mystery lovers.
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  • Sixees 39
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 4 February 2016
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    Loved this book
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