After a quick look by the coroner, the police get involved and label it as a murder. As island mayor, surgeon, and expectant mother, Melanie Kato has other things on her mind than death. But as they say, curiosity kills the cat, and she joins the three-ring circus when the investigation begins. Complicating her life as mayor is the discovery that ancient Hawaiian artifacts have been stolen from the local museum, irreplaceable treasures with haunted histories. Police resources are already stretched thin, and when Melanie sifts through clues and contends with devious characters, she only makes things worse. Mired right in the middle of both investigations, Melanie’s spare time disappears as she struggles to find peace on her beloved island, while resolving two compelling mysteries, welcoming a new baby, and trying to keep her family in one piece.

A sunny day in tropical paradise doesn't last long when a dead body turns up on the golf course. When Mayor Melanie Kato digs to find the truth, she only makes a mess of things. When the mother of two young kids tries to step back from the police investigation that starts, she gets involved even more. With one last scoop of dirt in search of clues, the truth is finally told, making it personal for Melanie. But it might be too little and too late when threats come from every direction. To win a match bigger than a round of golf, she must measure every word and deed carefully, not just her own, but from everyone involved.

Never trust a Teddy Bear. A vacationing couple is found dead in a rowboat at the beach, along with a mysterious little teddy bear. When the police get involved, they discover Maui Mayor Melanie Kato isn't far from the crime. But when they cut open the bear, they find more evidence than what Melanie can explain. Her life is already overflowing with in-laws, a funky new nanny, and a busy hospital practice. Toss in an inquisitive four-year-old daughter and a baby that needs more attention than Melanie can give him, and something has to give.