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DISTANT ECHOES
When a tragic even takes the lives of tourists, Hawaiian native and dolphin researcher Kaia Oana is one of the first in the water, risking her own life to try and save others. She's then enlisted to help the US Navy find out what really happened -- utilizing her specially trained dolphin to assist.
Kaia and Lieutenant Commander Jesse Matthews are brought together as partners on the investigation, but as they edge closer to the truth, their own lives are threatened. Will the aloha spirit of grace and forgiveness prevail -- or will it be overshadowed by the distant echoes of past pain and the imminent danger from a col-blooded killer?
Set on the breathtaking Hawaiian island of Kauai, this novel provides an intoxicating mix of romance and suspense with the soothing rhythms of island life.
My Review:
Published in 2005
Vintage Coble and I'm loving it. Suspense with so many possible suspects that I got dizzy trying to keep up! Lots of twists and turns and gasp-out-loud moments! This author knows how to keep a reader's attention right to the nail-biting end.
And I absolutely loved the island setting! Fascinating glimpses into Hawaiian culture thrilled me to my toes. Kaia and her brothers (eeep -- they each get their own story in this series) and their sage grandfather captured my heart and I look forward to renewing our friendship when I read the rest of the books (which are now on hold at my library!)
I think Colleen Coble must be a kindred animal lover because her books often feature critters. I fell in love with Nani the dolphin. Playful and coy and oh so clever! And there`s even a Bree and Samson (of Rocky Harbor fame) cameo appearance. I squealed when Samson went into rescue mode!
Another stellar romantic suspense from this award-winning author.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Distant Echoes please leave a comment or send me an email at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line to make it easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday April 23. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!
I Really enjoy a good suspense book. Especially with great twists. Thanks for sharing with us Kav. :) iamabho (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteThen this is the book for you. Good luck, Linda!
DeleteCool Thanks I'll put it on my wish list also 😊
DeleteI've only read her Rock Harbor Mystery series but she's definitely a favorite author of mine :-) Guess I'll have to add yet one more Coble series to my already huge want-to-read list...thanks for feeding my book appetite Kav!
ReplyDeleteteamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com
Yes -- I think you'll love this one too and the Hawaii locale is so exotic! Good luck, Trixi.
DeleteI love Colleen Coble books. Her Rock Harbor series is what started me back into reading. I met her once when she joined her daughter in law for a company picnic where my husband worked. She was so sweet and talked to me throughout the day and had her DIL take a picture of us together, then the following week, my husband came home from work with a couple of books autographed to me.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win.
Blessings,
Cindy W.
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Oh wow, how exciting! Thanks for sharing that. So nice to know that she's as lovely as I assumed she was. What a blessing! Good luck, Cindy.
DeleteYou mean I missed this one!? A Colleen Coble book? Gasp! Pls pick me random number. I know I'm groveling and it's very unbecoming, but all in the name of books. ;-) Thanks, Kav, for the fabulous review and giveaway!
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I HAVE the books I've read in my bookshelf in garage and the ones I haven't in my curio cabinet turned bookshelf. It has glass doors framed in wood and you can't really see my books from the outside, and when open I have to dig to see the ones in the corner. This cover looked so familiar in the recesses of my mind so I went digging! I found a brand new copy I had gotten for $3.50 at the dollar store! I'm so glad you reviewed it or I would never have found it probably. Just wondering why I never read it. I must have been suffering from some strange tropical disease at the time. Lol Thanks, Kav.
DeleteIt's the first in a whole series set in Hawaii. I think there are four books. I think it's called the Aloha Reef series...I should check that. Anyway -- good luck, Diana!!!
DeleteBwahahaha! We were writing our comments at the same time. Stick this one on the top of your TBR pile (not that you've found it). You're going to love it.
DeleteThanks for letting me know bc I looked up the series and I have this one, the 2nd one is on my Kindle, and have read the 4th book already. So I only need to purchase #3. Don't ask me why I read the last book 1st. I haven't the foggiest. I must not have been the Colleen Coble fan then like I am now or I would've devoured this series. Love Hawaiian suspense settings!
DeleteEnjoy her books always a good suspense. cheetahthecat1986(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Kim.
DeleteColleen Coble is so good at suspense. Love knowing there's a series I haven't read. Thanks for the review.
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Yes...she really knows how blend romance and suspense to keep a reader turning pages. Good luck, Pam.
DeleteLove Coble's books. This is one of the few that I haven't read yet. Would love to read it.
ReplyDeletemindyhoungATmsnDOTcom
I'm a late bloomer when it comes to her books so I have lots of catching up to do. Good luck, Mindy.
DeleteI've never read a Colleen Coble book before but this definitely sounds right up my alley! I love to start a series. I know I'll get to spend time with the characters for a few more books!
ReplyDeleteecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com
Gasp! This is a great place to start especially since it's first in a series. Good luck, Liz.
DeleteI really enjoy Colleen Coble books. I remember Bree and Samson!, one of my favorite series! Have not read this series, but have read most of the others, especially the newer ones. Would love to win this one. paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet Thanks
ReplyDeleteShe's such a popular author with so many books in print it's hard to keep up...or catch up! Good luck, Paula.
DeleteI missed this one somehow....thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteleliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
It's easy to do at the rate this author puts out books! Good luck, Lucy.
DeleteSQUEAL!!! I've been DYING TO READ THIS ONE! :D (I know I say that about a lot of books, but it's true! :D ) I read the little story in silent night holy night from Colleen and fell in love with the dolphin aspect. Ever since I've wanted to read this series (and really almost nearly every colleen series!LOL!)
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LOL -- I am dying to read a lot of books too, Amada! I haven't read Silent Night Holy Night -- argh -- another one I have to catch up with. I need to stop sleeping so I can read more. Good luck, Amada.
DeleteBAHAHA!!! I know right?! Although there are those books, where I force myself to put it down and go to sleep. Since, you know, it's nearly midnight or 1 in the morning! LOL! But then I just lay there in bed thinking what's gonna happen next, instead of sleeping! LOL!
DeleteAh! This book is on my to-read list!
ReplyDeleteElly -Indiana-
Yay! Another series to add to my wish list! Thanks for sharing, Kav.
ReplyDeletetexaggs2000 at gmail dot com
I love her books, but have not read this series! Thank you so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletemo1202007ATyahooDOTcom
What a great book! Thank you for sharing, Kav!
ReplyDeletemauback55 at gmail dot com
Good luck everyone!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy Colleen Colble's books, and this one sounds good, too. lelandandbecky AT reagan Dot com
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