Maui Madness

Zoe Donovan Mystery #7

by Kathi Daley

Come for the murder stay for the romance.

Recipes included.

Maui Madness is book 7 in the popular Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery series. Set in Maui, Zoe and the gang become involved in a kidnapping, murder, and search for a sunken treasure while on vacation in the tropical paradise. Join the gang as they dine in popular restaurants, go shopping, try surfing, and make new friends only to have to decide who they can trust and who may be hiding more than it would appear.

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Cozy, Romance

208 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 9, 2014

About the author

Kathi lives with her husband, kids, grandkids, and dogs in beautiful Lake Tahoe. When she isn't writing, Kathi likes to read (preferably at the beach or by the fire), cook (preferably something with chocolate or cheese,) and garden (planting and planning not weeding). She also enjoys spending time on the water when she's not hiking, biking, or snowshoeing, the miles of desolate trails surrounding her home.
Kathi uses the mountain setting in which she lives, along with the animals (wild and domestic) that share her home, as inspiration for her cozy mysteries.

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Reviews

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute and enjoyable vacation mystery set on the island of Maui. Along with the murder and mystery, there's beautiful island scenery, treasure hunting in the deep sea, a colorful cast of characters, and a story that's interesting and fun. Plus, there's a cute dog, too.

[Sabine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The four friends Zoe, Zak, Ellie and Levi are going on the vacation to Hawaii which was arranged for Ellie's honeymoon. But since the wedding is cancelled the vacation will distract everyone from the bad things that have happened and brighten the moods. But of course Maui is not only fun and games. The pig in the BBQ of a big party they are invited to is replaced with a dead body....
Another great Mystery for the friends to solve.

[Christina/ The Blog for Teachers, Readers, & Life! · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series keeps getting better and better!🏖

[Dawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately, unlike the other books in this series that I have read, I just did not connect to the book. I still like the series though.

[Doward Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoe, Zac, Ellie and Levi are vacationing in Hawaii. While attending a friend's luau they find that pig in the fire pit has been replaced with a body. Zoe thinks that the murder victim is connected to the disappearance of a local judge and two others who were on a sailing trip. This was a great entry in the series. I enjoyed this book for its scenic descriptions and well drawn characters. The murder was a twisted plot of revenge and greed, mixed with environmental issues. A great adventure, including diving for treasure!

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome cozy read

Fantastic cozy read. Big time page turner. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. Love following the adventures that Zak, Zoe, Ellie, Levi, etc go through in each mystery.

[DelAnne Frazee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Maui Madness - Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 7
Author: Kathi Daley
Publisher: Kathi Daley
Published: 5-8-2014
ISBN: 9781499512112
E-Book ASIN: B00K8EPP0S
Pages: 209
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Tags: Thriller & Suspense, Animals, Women Sleuths
Sensual Rating: Very Light
Overall Rating: Excellent
Reviewed For: Kathi Daley
Reviewer: DelAnne


Zoe, her boyfriend Zack, and her best friends Levi and Ellie have decided to travel to Maui to enjoy paradise and try to forget their individual woes. While there they partake in hunting sunken treasure, help in a murder investigation and Zoe tries to figure out what is killing the squirrels back home. With the suspect growing longer by the minute and the danger growing even quicker Zoe and her friends begin to question who they can trust. Even friends, old and new are keeping secrets.


Enjoy the tropical breezes and scenic vistas to be found in paradise. Kathi Daley brings it all to life for our pleasure. Zoe draws you into her daily life as she tells the story in first person. With humor and snappy dialog this story will keep your interest as the plots and twist keep you guessing. I fell in love with this series a few months ago and have looked forward to each and every book. Usually the Zoe Donovan books can be read as individuals, but Maui Madness really needs to be read after Beach Blanket Barbie to fill in the reason why each of them are in search of solace. Maui Madness can be read by itself as Ms. Daley briefly highlights past events, but I am a firm believer in reading a series in its entirety so that you can see how characters and their inner-relationships develop as the series progress.


Pick up a copy of Kathi Daley's Zoe Donovan series and binge. You will roller-coaster on emotions but your love for the series will never diminish.

[Mary Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maui Madness by Kathi Daley was a great cozy read. Since I've read all the other books in the Zoe Donovan Mystery series, I was a little concerned that this book would not be taking place in Ashton Falls, the home town cozy setting the other books took place in. I had no reason to be concerned. The descriptive writing of the Hawaiian setting made you feel that you were actually there. The setting and traditions were characterized by someone who had first-hand knowledge of Hawaii. This added another level to the reading and made you want to be there to see for yourself where everything was taking place. The cast of characters continue to be well- developed and there were some unexpected things happening in their lives, making it a must to continue reading the series. As usual, the mystery was well thought out and not easily solved. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well-written cozy mystery. Wherever Zoe and the gangs lives take them, Kathi Daley will make it a fantastic adventure. Can't wait to read about the next chapter in their lives.

[Dawn Frazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect Summer read! Kathi's description of Maui made me feel like I was there, and reading her books is like getting together with old friends. Another great adventure with Zoe and her friends, I cant wait for the next book to see what happens. I was very excited at how this one ended. Dont miss this one!

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kindle Unlimited liked it but didn't love it hence 4 stars. Wasn't anything stupid such as typos or anything like that, just didn't love this.

Halloween Hijinks Anniversary Edition (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 1) * - The Trouble with Turkeys (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 2) * - Christmas Crazy (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 3) * - Cupids Curse (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 4) - Big Bunny Bump Off (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 5) * - Beach Blanket Barbie (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 6) * Maui Madness (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 7) - Derby Divas (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 8) - Haunted Hamlet (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 9) - Turkeys, Tuxes, and Tabbies (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 10) - Christmas Cozy (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 11) - Alaskan Alliance (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 12) - Matrimony Meltdown (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 13) - Soul Surrender (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 14) - Heavenly Honeymoon (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 15) - Hopscotch Homicide (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 16) - Ghostly Graveyard (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 17) - Santa Sleuth (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 18) - Shamrock Shenanigans (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 19) - Kitten Kaboodle (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 20) - Costume Catastrophe (Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 21) - Candy Cane Caper (Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery Book 22) - Holiday Hangover (Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery Book 23) - Easter Escapade (Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery 24) {pre-order at this time}
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Whales and Tails Mystery
Romeow and Juliet (Whales and Tails Mystery Book 1) - The Mad Catter (Whales and Tails Mystery Book 2) - Grimm's Furry Tail (Whales and Tails Cozy Mystery Book 3) - Much Ado About Felines (Whales and Tails Cozy Mystery Book 4) - The Legend of Tabby Hollow (Whales and Tails Cozy Mystery Book 5) - The Cat of Christmas Past (Whales and Tails Cozy Mystery Book 6) - A Tale of Two Tabbies (Whales and Tails Cozy Mystery Book 7) - The Great Catsby (Whales and Tails Cozy Mystery Book 8) - Count Catula (Whales and Tails Cozy Mystery Book 9) - The Cat of Christmas Present (Whales and Tails Cozy Mystery Book 10) - A Winter's Tail (Whales and Tails Cozy Mystery Book 11)

Murder at Dolphin Bay (Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery Book 1) - Murder at Sunrise (A Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery Book 2) - Murder at the Witching Hour (Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery #3) - Murder at Christmas (Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery #4)

Zoe Donovan, Whales and Tails, Sand and Sea, others, check out amazon page

[Tari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun vacation mystery set on Maui. Murder, adventure and romance were all rolled into one and even a Hawaiian luau which would definitely be a memorable one for Zak and Zoe. The missing judge and his friends news story hit home for the vacationers when they found out that the judge was one who issued an injunction against a developer, and when a friend's sister's fiance ended up dead, Zoe was compelled as usual to investigate.

I've never been to Hawaii and probably won't ever go, but I've seen plenty of TV shows set there and could just picture the setting as it was described in the book. I'm sure these four friends had a hard time adjusting to life back home at Ashton Falls when they returned!

[Diane ~Firefly~ · Rating 2 out of 5]

The location was beautiful! And some time spent discussing preservation vs development.

What I enjoyed:
* The new characters - Malie, Keoke and Pono seem pretty interesting. Lots of time spent scuba diving and searching for treasure.
* The islands sounded beautiful.

What could have been better:
* Zoe is incredibly nosy and I'm surprised perfect strangers put up with it. I mean who goes to search her hosts office in the middle of the night?
* The mystery was pretty blah, other than the discovery of the body as it being in the pig pit was gruesome. In fact, the mystery of the dying squirrels back home was more interesting than the one in Hawaii.

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoe, Zac, Levi and Ellie take a trip to Maui to stay in a friend's of Zac's beachfront home. The trip was to have been Ellie's honeymoon but she and her fiance broke up , hence them all making the trip together.

As usual, Zoe steps into a mystery which sees her and Zac in danger. Zac has a question for Zoe, how will she react?

A great cozy mystery series set in Ashton Falls, by a brilliant cozy mystery author, Kathi Daley. If you like this series, try one if get others, they're all great. The books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and series.

[Celest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoe finds murder everywhere she goes

All of the fun characters on what was supposed to be Ellie's honeymoon in Maui. Finding a grisly murder victim is no way to enjoy a party, but that is Zoe's way. This mystery, as with most of Kathi Daley's, figuring out who done it was impossible. I love her books so much that I even went right on to book 8 before reviewing book 7. Now I have another book to review, then I'm on to book 9. Can't wait!

[Patricia H. Phelps · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imagine an oceanfront home in Maui for free

Zak has a friend who owns a home on the Hawaiian island of Maui and has loaned it to Zak and Zoe for two weeks. They take Ellie and Levi in an effort to help them recover from Ellie's broken engagement and Levi's ex girlfriend having been murdered. Little did they know that they would be involved in murder and mayhem. Another great story by Kathi Daley.

[Robin Resch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Friends to the end

After some heart break the friends decide to all take a trip together.They all had something personal to deal with and what better way than to go on vacation. Yet within days they stumble upon a murder. Can they solve the murder and find the peace they each need to heal?

[Sandra Walters]

Very enjoyable,fun and entertaining.☺ Zoe does know how to get herself in danger and seems to come out smelling like a 🌹 Her adventures keep one in the edge of their seat. I can't wait to read book #8.


I would recommend this book as well as Kathy Daley, to all who enjoy light reading of romance , mystery and fun.☺ Also love


all the animals, especially Charley..

[Cathy Inboden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series

Another great book in this series. I love it and I'm sure everyone else that likes cozy mysteries will love it too. Can't wait to start the next book in this series.

[Margie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I discovered this series later in the publications and have just completed the first eight. I enjoyed 1 - 6 very much but did not like this one at all. The only reason I gave it one star is because I do like the series and was hopeful that the next one would be back to normal.

Eight is certainly better and I enjoyed it. I am hopeful of the remaining books in the series because I am enjoying the series. Hopeful, Hawaiian entries will not be frequent in the remaining series.

This book read like someone else wrote it.

[Tasha Mcclellan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trouble in paradise

Zoe, Zak,Ellie, and Levi decide to go on the Hawaiian vacation that would have been Ellie's honeymoon. But when a judge goes missing and someone turns up dead, will Zoe find the killer?

[Arow · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this installment more than the last few. The mystery was definitely not your typical one but it wasn't too far fetched either. The gang is on vacation in Maui and the fun and adventures they get up to kept me entertained.

[D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ellie's plans implode! Instead of a honeymoon, Ellie, Levi, Zoe, and Zak take advantage of the plans and fly to Hawaii. Along with some new friends, the group end of diving looking for a treasure ship. Of course, there are evil, greedy men committing crimes needing to be solved.

[Niki · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love this series but this book just didn't do it for me. I tried three times to finish it and in the ended concluded the story was just too boring for me. Hoping the next book is more enthralling.

[Linda Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Romantic Suspense

I loved This latest Zoe Donovan mystery full of romance,suspense and plenty of twists and turns.
Mystery lovers will love this latest cozy.

[Susan Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

WOW!

This mystery had me guessing throughout; the premise is quite unusual. Leave it to Daley to create a totally unexpected situation. Bravo!

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

[Carol Clary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maui Madness

Loved the ending. Can't wait to see the answer. On to Derby Divas. I want Ellie and Levi to get together.

[Brenda gips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maui loved it!

Loved it! Many twisted and turns that I never expected! Great read. Totally love this series of light reading for fun!

[Loraina Snowden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoe Donovan Mystery #7

This is a really good read. I am definitely going to continue following the series. I look forward to getting to know more about the people of Asthon falls.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

really enjoying the series, great story, can't wait to read the next to see what happened...