Three young men have been killed, one by arrow, one by hanging and the last one has been burned to death. The bodies have been found in a park that is known as a gay hangout and the first thoughts are that these are gay men that have been the victims of a gay bashing-type death.

With further investigation it is determined that the victims are actually members of a ruthless gang that was known to prey on gay people, often brutally attacking them. Nick and Paul must determine who the killer is and find out why he seems bent on a path of horrific revenge.

The path of the murder leads them from the most beautiful parts of Hawaii to the most sordid and seedy streets. They discover that there are many runaways hidden in the back streets of Hawaii, not always gay but living together often for protection and bound by the darkness.

The author John A Royensdale did a marvelous job transporting his audience across the islands of Hawaii. I have always wanted to visit the islands but now it feels like an obsession. His handling of the characters and the hardships they must face in their work and their day to day personal lives made the book all the more readable. Great read.