First published 1985
Wilson Hitchings never planned to become entangled in international spy operations during his Hawaiian visit. When circumstances thrust him and his cousin Eva into a dangerous web of espionage, they find themselves completely out of their depth. The islands that seemed like paradise now harbor secrets and threats they cannot navigate alone. Their unlikely salvation comes from Mr. Moto, a Japanese intelligence operative whose sharp mind and resourcefulness become their only hope for survival. As Wilson discovers, the world of international intrigue operates by rules he never knew existed. The clever Mr. Moto must use all his skills to extract the American cousins from a situation that grows more perilous by the hour. What began as a family trip becomes a fight for their lives in the tropical setting.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unlikely-heroes
Setting: Hawaii
Period: 20th-century
277 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Little Brown & Co