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Laurie Hanan

Monday Mystery: Hawai’ian Authors

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August 21, 2017

Today, I interview Hawai’ian mystery author, Laurie Hanan, author of the Louise Golden mysteries.

Categories: Mystery Monday•Tags: Hawaiian authors, Laurie Hanan, Louise golden, maka'ikiu•

E Komo Mai, Welcome and Aloha!

I write hardboiled mystery stories, most of which are set in Hawaii. Hence the title “Hawaiian Noir.” One reviewer called my novel, The Splintered Paddle, “Hawaiian Noir at it’s best.” Is there such a genre as Hawaiian Noir? Yes. The movie, Hell’s Half Acre (1954), was the first example, but not many followed. After 63 years,it is time to kick some life back into this genre.

The subtitle, “Murder Calls” pays homage to a popular radio show that aired from 1935 to 1975, “Hawaii Calls.” At the peak of its popularity, the show reached 750 stations throughout the world and introduced listeners to live Hawaiian music.

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