Ocean Of Shadows: A Noa Pa'akaula Thriller

Some currents carry driftwood. Others carry secrets.When Big Island marine recovery diver Noa Paʻakaula discovers a terrified young woman clinging to a drifting paddleboard miles off the Kona coast, he expects another rescue. Instead, he uncovers the first thread of an invisible network stretching from Hawaiʻi's quiet harbors to international shipping lanes, powerful corporations, and people who have spent years making other human beings disappear. The survivor has almost nothing. No identification. No money. No explanation. >As local detective Leilani Akana begins pulling at the evidence, missing persons cases thought long forgotten begin connecting in impossible ways. Harbor workers remember strange movements. Teachers ask difficult questions. Mothers refuse to stop searching. A small community built on trust slowly realizes that evil has been hiding in plain sight. To stop it, Noa must rely on more than courage. >Stop. Pay attention. Protect those who cannot protect themselves. But every answer reveals a larger conspiracy, and every rescue comes with a cost. Some people will risk everything to expose the truth. >Ocean of Shadows is a gripping international thriller filled with unforgettable characters, authentic Hawaiian culture, breathtaking island settings, and relentless suspense that builds from a single act of kindness into a battle against an organization that believes people can disappear without consequence. Perfect for readers who enjoy Clive Cussler, Michael Connelly, Craig Johnson, C.J. Box, and Taylor Moore, this is the first novel in the Noa Paʻakaula Thriller Series-where every mystery begins with the ocean, every clue hides beneath the surface, and every ordinary person has the power to change the current.