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June 16, 2016

Murder of the Hula Dancers: A Leila Kahana Mystery

Murder of the Hula Dancers is the third book in the popular Leila Kahana series of Maui mystery and suspense novels, following Murder in Maui and Murder on Kaanapali Beach, by bestselling crime writer R. Barri Flowers.

Maui County homicide detective and composite sketch artist Leila Kahana and her partner Detective Jonny Chung investigate the murders of beautiful hula dancers by a serial killer dubbed, "The Hula Killer." Each victim was raped and stabbed to death. As they chase leads and suspects, Leila starts to believe that Chung might be a dirty cop. But should she act on her suspicions and report it to her boss Lieutenant Blake Seymour?

In the meantime, Leila is in the midst of a new relationship with handsome restaurateur Maxwell Kishimoto. When he asks her to marry him, she's conflicted due to her conservative upbringing and independence.

Also in the Homicide Unit, Detectives Trent Ferguson and Rachel Lancaster investigate the murder of a woman whose charred corpse was found in a vehicle along a deserted road. Could solving one case help solve the other? Or be an impediment?

As the Hula Killer continues to evade capture with the body count rising, Leila volunteers to go undercover as a hula dancer to try and flush out the murderer. But is the cunning killer one step ahead of them? Is Leila putting her life at risk to become another one of his victims?

Bonus material includes an excerpt from book four in the Leila Kahana Mysteries, Murder in UpcountryMurder of the Hula Dancers: A Leila Kahana Mystery; as well as excerpts from other Hawaii series by R. Barri Flowers, Dead in Kihei (An Eddie Naku Maui Mystery) and Murder on the Big Island (A Hawaii FBI Thriller). The romantic suspense novelette, Kaanapali Beach Paradise-Part 2, and the complete suspense thriller short story, Kill and Say Goodbye, are also included.

Fans of the first two books in the Leila Kahana series of mysteries will find Murder of the Hula Dancers the perfect follow up and prelude to future books in the series. Aloha!

PRAISE FOR HAWAII MYSTERIES AND THRILLERS BY R. BARRI FLOWERS

"R. Barri Flowers is among the best of them, and Murder on Kaanapali Beach is among the best of his tales. This one deserves to be at the top of your must read list." -- John Lutz, Edgar winning, bestselling mystery author

"A fine procedural along with appealing characters and great local color." -- Bill Crider, Edgar winner and crime writer on Murder on Kaanapali Beach

"A police procedural with a complex plot, told from multiple viewpoints. The reader gets the added benefit of a virtual vacation on Maui." -- Laurie Hanan, Hawaii mystery author on Murder on Kaanapali Beach

"A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters, and the vivid details of police procedure. A terrific read!" -- Douglas Preston, co-creator of the bestselling Pendergast series of novels on Murder in Maui

"Gripping writing, wonderfully rounded characters you really care about, and vivid locations." -- Peter James, bestselling mystery author on Murder in Maui

"A gripping and tightly woven tale you won't want to put down. Author Flowers neatly contrasts the natural beauty of a tropical paradise with the ugliness of murder and its aftermath." -- John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling author on Murder in Maui

"R. Barri Flowers writes with the passion and knowledge of someone who truly knows his craft. A steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii." -- Allison Leotta, former federal prosecutor and author on Murder in Maui

"Intriguing mystery in a tropical paradise with a dynamic PI. A compelling, intriguing read." -- Allen Wyler, thriller writer on Murder in Honolulu

"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that's as hot as Waikiki beach sand." -- Jon Land, bestselling author on Murder in Honolulu
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Published on June 16, 2016 10:13 Tags: fiction, hawaii, hula-dancing, island-mystery, maui, mystery-series, police-procedural, serial-killer

Dead in Kihei: An Eddie Naku Maui Mystery

Dead in KiheiFrom award winning crime writer R. Barri Flowers and the bestselling author of the Murder in Hawaii Mysteries, comes the second book in the Hawaii detective series, Dead in Kihei: An Eddie Naku Maui Mystery.

Private investigator Eddie Naku's latest case involves the apparent suicide of a friend and fellow private eye, Frank Iwamoto, who fell from the lanai of his 8th story condo to his death.

Naku refuses to believe Iwamoto was suicidal, in spite of evidence to the contrary. Proving he was murdered won't be easy, but Naku is not about to give up. In the process, he comes up with a number of suspects, twists, and turns, as well as Frank Iwamoto's risk-taking lifestyle that likely put him in harm's way.

As Naku begins to get to the bottom of Iwamoto's death, while juggling multiple cases and complicated romances, he finds his own life in peril.

Bonus material includes excerpts from the next book in the Eddie Naku Maui Mysteries, Dead in Wailuku; along with excerpts from the author's popular Leila Kahana series novel, Murder on Kaanapali Beach, and his upcoming new Hawaii FBI series, Murder on the Big Island. Also included is the short story suspense thriller, Target of a Killer.

Dead in Kihei is the perfect follow up to Dead in Pukalani and will surely captivate readers in the spirit of Aloha.

Praise for Books by R. Barri Flowers

"R. Barri Flowers is among the best of them, and Murder on Kaanapali Beach is among the best of his tales. This one deserves to be at the top of your must read list." -- John Lutz, Edgar winning, bestselling mystery author

"A fine procedural along with appealing characters and great local color." -- Bill Crider, Edgar winner and crime writer on Murder on Kaanapali Beach

"A police procedural with a complex plot, told from multiple viewpoints. The reader gets the added benefit of a virtual vacation on Maui." -- Laurie Hanan, Hawaii mystery author on Murder on Kaanapali Beach

"A masterful thriller set in the dark underbelly of Maui, with lots of fine action, down and dirty characters, and the vivid details of police procedure. A terrific read!" -- Douglas Preston, co-creator of the bestselling Pendergast series of novels on Murder in Maui

"A gripping and tightly woven tale you won't want to put down. Author Flowers neatly contrasts the natural beauty of a tropical paradise with the ugliness of murder and its aftermath." -- John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling author on Murder in Maui

"R. Barri Flowers writes with the passion and knowledge of someone who truly knows his craft. A steamy, non-stop thrill-ride through the seamy underbelly of Hawaii." -- Allison Leotta, former federal prosecutor and author on Murder in Maui

"An exquisitely rich and masterfully constructed mystery.... A savvy, smooth, and sumptuous read that's as hot as Waikiki beach sand." -- Jon Land, bestselling author on Murder in Honolulu

"Intriguing mystery in a tropical paradise with a dynamic PI. A compelling, intriguing read." -- Allen Wyler, thriller writer on Murder in Honolulu

"It gets no better than this! R. Barri Flowers has written another thriller guaranteed to hold onto its readers!" --Huntress Reviews on Dark Streets of Whitechapel

"Before He Kills Again is a rocket of a read. Not only a heart-thumping thriller, this is that rare novel that is downright scary." -- John Lutz, Edgar winner and bestselling author

"Flowers once again has written a page-turner legal thriller that begins with a bang and rapidly moves along to its final page." -- Midwest Book Review on State's Evidence

"A model of crime fiction.... Flowers may be a new voice in modern mystery writing, but he is already one of its best voices." -- Statesman Journal on Justice Served

"An excellent look at the jurisprudence system...will appeal to fans of John Grisham and Linda Fairstein." -- Harriet Klausner on Persuasive EvidenceDead in Kihei
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Published on June 16, 2016 10:10 Tags: fiction, hawaii, maui, murder-mystery, private-detective, series

Daughter of Count Dracula: Kula's Dilemma

Good day, readers:

As the author of the popular Transylvanica High Series, I would like to announce the release of book three in series, DAUGHTER OF COUNT DRACULA: Kula's Dilemma.

Seventeen-year-old honor student Kula Lockhart is a junior at Transylvanica High School in Harbor Heights, Michigan. It is one of several integrated pilot schools across the country where human and vampire students peacefully coexist.

As the half human, half vampire daughter of Count Dracula, Kula has become a target of those who seek to destroy vampires, in spite of her vamp guardians, Ivan and Amelia, and Kula's own growing sense of self-preservation that she inherited from her father.

In her latest crisis, Kula is devastated when her mortal boyfriend, Eriq Pratt, is left clinging to life after a car accident orchestrated by a vampire hunter. When things reach a point of no return, Kula turns Eriq into a vampire to keep him alive forever.

Eriq must adjust to his new life as a vampire, even as he tries to hold onto his humanity. His love for Kula is the one constant in his life as is the unwanted presence of Sebastian LeBlanc, a half-vampire who has the hots for Kula.

Then there is Gabryela Roswell, Kula's vamp half-sister, and the gorgeous vamp, Jacquelyn Brossard, a member of the rival Doerzic clan, both jockeying for power and romance at Transylvanica High.

In the meantime, a pair of teen vampires is targeting the elderly of Harbor Heights for their blood, going against the new order of bottled human blood and blood drives.

As a police investigation is underway, with humans and vamps on edge, Kula is given the shock of her life when her birth mother she believed was dead, shows up in Harbor Heights. But is it a blessing or curse?

Fans of popular teen vampire and paranormal fiction series such as Twilight, True Blood, Vampire Academy, and Vampire Diaries, will love the latest chapter in this captivating series.

Bonus material includes an excerpt of book four in the Transylvanica High series, Count Dracula's Daughters: Sisters at War; a prequel novella of the series, Vampire Classmates; a short story of horror and suspense, Vandals, and an excerpt from the author's Hawaii adventure and romance novel, Summer at Paradise Ranch.

Also, the first book of the Transylvanica High Series, COUNT DRACULA'S TEENAGE DAUGHTER, is FREE in Kindle, iTunes, and Nook.

Happy reading and hope you will post a review in Amazon and Goodreads, or places.

Best,

R. Barri Flowers

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Published on June 16, 2016 10:07 Tags: fiction, high-school, series, teens, vampires, young-adult

December 21, 2015

Leila Kahana Maui Mysteries Bundle

Leila Kahana Maui Mysteries Bundle contains the first two complete novels in the bestselling Leila Kahana Mystery series, including Murder in Maui and Murder on Kaanapali Beach, as well as a novelette, Kaanapali Beach Paradise.

Murder in Maui (A Leila Kahana Mystery, Book One)

In this first novel of the series, set in the lush, deceptively idyllic tropical paradise of Hawaii, Maui County homicide detective and composite sketch artist Leila Kahana and her partner, Detective Sergeant Blake Seymour, investigate the execution-style murder of two prominent doctors in an upscale condominium. Larry Nagasaka and Elizabeth Racine are found lying naked in bed in a pool of their own blood. It is learned that they were married, but not to each other, and that the doctors belonged to a prestigious medical association. Assisting the detectives in the case are fellow members of the homicide squad, Detectives Trent Ferguson and Rachel Lancaster, run by Lieutenant Paul Ortega who is contemplating retirement. As they interview suspects and collect evidence, more doctors belonging to the medical association are murdered, making it clear to all that they have a ruthless and determined serial killer on their hands.

Murder on Kaanapali Beach (A Leila Kahana Mystery, Book Two)

In the second book in series, Maui County homicide detective and composite sketch artist Leila Kahana and her new partner, Detective Jonny Chung, take on the case of a college instructor found murdered on the island's famed Kaanapali Beach. Joyce Yashiro, estranged from her husband, was suffocated when she was forced face down into the soft sand on the beach. In a seemingly unrelated case, Detectives Rachel Lancaster and Trent Ferguson investigate the execution-style murder of businessman Parker Breslin in front of his Kihei home. As the investigations progress with a myriad of suspects, a surprising connection between the investigations emerges. But is there one killer or two? As these cases move full steam ahead, there is also a brutal serial killer on the loose. Dubbed the "Zip Line Killer," he has been terrorizing women on the island, strangling them with a zip line, for over a year, while staying out of reach of the authorities. Do they finally have a break that can put this frightening killer behind bars before he strikes again?

Kaanapali Beach Paradise (A Novelette)

Set amidst the lush playground of Maui, Hawaii's famed Kaanapali Beach Resort, the soap opera style tale of adultery, ambition, dark secrets, love, lust, hate, romance, betrayal, revenge, and murder, revolves around the anticipated grand opening of the Kaanapali Palms Hotel, the newest luxury accommodation on this three mile-long ocean front stretch of paradise on the island's western shore. Kaanapali Beach Paradise is the first in a continuing series of novelettes that promises to keep readers engaged as lives and loves are turned upside down with twists at every turn amidst the splendor of a celebrated Hawaii beach resort.

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Published on December 21, 2015 09:20 Tags: detective, hawaii, maui, mystery, series, thriller, woman-sleuth

Christmas and the Lost Elf (A Children's Picture Book)

Christmas and the Lost Elf is a children’s holiday book with illustrations by R. Barri Flowers, about a lost elf named Ernie who hides unnoticed in Santa’s sleigh and finds himself left behind on Christmas Day in a place far away from the North Pole. There he meets various interesting characters while hoping to somehow find his way back home and, in the process, learns to appreciate Christmas in new and entertaining ways.

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Published on December 21, 2015 08:54 Tags: children-s-picture-book, christmas, elves, santa-claus

"S" Things (A Children's Picture Book) (A to Z Things Series, Book 19)

"S” Things is a learning book of colorful illustrations for beginning and young readers by bestselling children's book author R. Barri Flowers. In a fun and educational manner with rhymes, this 19th in a children's A to Z picture book series teaches kids about different things that begin with the letter S that are both a part of everyday life and not as well known. The book is sure to appeal to its young audience and parents alike, and can be read over and over again in taking in the informative words and meanings in "S" Things in getting an early start in life and its many fascinating things.

Also available in eBook, print, and audio are the author's children's picture books, ABC's of Earth's Creatures, Abby Appleton's Apple Farm, Christmas and the Lost Elf, Willa's Halloween Adventure, Toby the Talking Tree, Greeley the Mean Goat, The Runaway Rabbit Named Robbie, A Kangaroo's Pouch, and titles from the ever popular A to Z Things series.

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Published on December 21, 2015 08:49 Tags: animals, children-s-picture-book, educational, learning-series, picture-book

November 8, 2015

Christmas Wishes: Laura's Story

From award winning novelist R. Barri Flowers and bestselling author of teenage novels, OUT FOR BLOOD and TEEN GHOST AT DEAD LAKE, comes the young adult time travel fantasy novel, CHRISTMAS WISHES: Laura's Story.

Laura Kettleton, three months shy of turning sixteen, lives in Cranbrook, Oregon. It's early December and she already has her Christmas wish list, including wishing Martin Walker would like her as more than a friend, her best friend Saba Knight had not moved to Alaska, and her parents were not on the verge of getting a divorce.

When the science teacher, Mr. Packard, calling himself the Wizard of Wishes at the Wish Upon A Star school dance, appears to make her wishes come true, Laura soon finds that her life has turned upside down

Is she imagining it? Or would she wake up one day to find her life has returned to normal?

Laura's fantasy holiday tale will warm hearts and resonate with teenagers as she experiences the power of having one's wishes come true in the spirit of the Christmas season.

CHRISTMAS WISHES is available in eBook, audio, and print.

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Published on November 08, 2015 13:16 Tags: christmas, family, romance, school, teens, time-travel, ya

Christmas and the Lost Elf

Christmas and the Lost Elf is a children’s holiday book with illustrations by R. Barri Flowers, about a lost elf named Ernie who hides unnoticed in Santa’s sleigh and finds himself left behind on Christmas Day in a place far away from the North Pole. There he meets various interesting characters while hoping to somehow find his way back home and, in the process, learns to appreciate Christmas in new and entertaining ways.

This delightful and unique holiday tale is sure to keep young children (and their parents) engaged throughout Ernie’s magical and fun journey.

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Published on November 08, 2015 13:11 Tags: children-s-picture-book, christmas, elves, santa-claus

September 29, 2015

Free 5-Book Bundle for Lovers of Romance Fiction

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#Free in iTunes and Nook, #Romance Lovers 5-Book Bundle by bestselling Harlequin author Devon Vaughn Archer and top selling novelist @RBarriFlowers

Contains five complete contemporary #romance novels by internationally bestselling authors Devon Vaughn Archer and R. Barri Flowers, including Destined to Meet, Forever Sweethearts, Kissing the Man Next Door, Love at the Sea Bluffs Lodge, and To Find That Love Again; along with a bonus time travel romance novelette, Billy the Kid’s Wife.

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In Lake Barri, Colorado, bestselling children’s book author Courtney Hudson didn't date, didn't go barhopping and definitely didn't do one-night stands. But when she decided to let loose for one night, who would have guessed the beautiful young widow would end up in the bed of a sexy, good looking hunk from Alaska? Police detective Lloyd Vance had moved to escape a troubled past. And after a sizzling night of passion with Courtney, he knew he had made the right move. But then tragedy strikes, and Lloyd and Courtney get swept up in a twist of fate that threatens to destroy their burgeoning affair and all the wonderful possibilities it presents.

Forever Sweethearts by R. Barri Flowers

In the time honored tradition of such novels as Bridges of Madison County and The Notebook comes a nostalgic, poignant tale of college sweethearts, young love gone awry, second chances, and new beginnings. Taylor Holland and Vaughn Mitchell, former lovers at Michigan State University, reunite after 25 years on a reality TV show and rekindle their romance. Is love better the second time around? Or is there too much water under the bridge to find the magic again?

Kissing the Man Next Door by Devon Vaughn Archer

Hairstylist Mackenzie Reese is feeling fabulous and free! Her teenage son has gone cross-country to live with her ex, so Mackenzie's got a new lease on life. Then sexy disc jockey Ian Kelly moves in next door, stirring desires. Ian moved to Vermont for a job and independence. When he finally crosses the path of his beautiful, sassy neighbor, things heat up quickly. But unexpected drama threatens to rain on this block party. The romance that exudes between the hot neighbors can overcome any obstacles. Or can it?

Love at the Sea Bluffs Lodge by Devon Vaughn Archer

When Connie Sheridan, the attractive owner of the Sea Bluffs Lodge in Sea Bluffs, Oregon, wins a dinner with handsome romantic suspense writer Mitch Templeton at a celebrity auction to promote literacy, sparks fly. But having been hurt by men in the past, Connie remains wary of love and romance. Mitch had not counted on meeting Connie, who immediately captivated him like no woman had before. Their all-consuming passion holds the promise of much more, were it not for trust issues that stand between them. Now both Connie and Mitch must reconcile the past to have a chance for a future with each other and all it entails.

To Find That Love Again by Devon Vaughn Archer

After losing his wife and daughter in a car accident, writer-photographer Richard Lowry loses his will to do what he does best, becoming a recluse at his house on the famed 17-Mile Drive on California's Monterey Peninsula. Single mother Janine Henderson, an editor at Richard's New York City publisher, is assigned the task of bringing him back into the fold, with two books left in his contract. The two begin to connect beyond their professional association and personal misfortunes as they seek to find true love again. Or will a secret exposed stop their romance in its tracks?

Billy the Kid’s Wife: Bonus Time Travel Romance by R. Barri Flowers

When a modern day historical romance writer rents a cabin in Sky Creek, Colorado to complete her next novel, a strange dog shows up, along with a handsome man and young boy. She soon comes to realize that the man is the onetime outlaw known as Billy the Kid, and that the corridors of time have merged, offering her two very different lives. She has an important decision to make in following her destiny.

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Published on September 29, 2015 07:38 Tags: bundles, contemporary, fiction, relationships, romance, series

September 16, 2015

Free Romance Lovers Bundle

Romance Lovers 5-Book BundleDevon Vaughn ArcherHello, friends and fans:

#Free for limited time in iTunes and Nook, #Romance Lovers 5-Book Bundle by bestselling Harlequin author Devon Vaughn Archer and top selling novelist @RBarriFlowers

Contains five complete contemporary #romance novels, including Destined to Meet, Forever Sweethearts, Kissing the Man Next Door, Love at the Sea Bluffs Lodge, and To Find That Love Again; along with a bonus time travel romance novelette, Billy the Kid’s Wife.

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Published on September 16, 2015 09:41 Tags: book-bundles, contemporary-romance, free-ebooks, romance-novels