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Charlotte Gibson Mysteries #12
Kihei Kidnapping
It's all hands on deck when a teenager visiting Maui disappears one night, and all signs point toward wrongdoing.
With Charlie and Jake working together for once, they're going to have to put aside their feelings for each other if it means getting to the bottom of this case. And things get even more intense when it turns out there's a connection to someone they know.
With time ticking away, Charlie is all too aware that every minute counts if they want to find the teenager safely. But she and Jake are in more danger than they realize.
Will Charlie bring the victim back home safely before the Kihei Kidnapper becomes the Kihei Killer?
With Charlie and Jake working together for once, they're going to have to put aside their feelings for each other if it means getting to the bottom of this case. And things get even more intense when it turns out there's a connection to someone they know.
With time ticking away, Charlie is all too aware that every minute counts if they want to find the teenager safely. But she and Jake are in more danger than they realize.
Will Charlie bring the victim back home safely before the Kihei Kidnapper becomes the Kihei Killer?
- GenresMystery
290 pages, Paperback
Published January 4, 2025
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December 1, 2024
Ending...Blah
Love these books, but didn't like the ending on this one. No wrap up scenes with other characters at the end.
Love these books, but didn't like the ending on this one. No wrap up scenes with other characters at the end.
November 18, 2024
Kihei Kidnapping is Book 12 in the Charlotte Gibson Mystery series.
This story hits the ground running and does not stop! A teenager is kidnapped and for once Jake and Charlie are working together, sort of.
I could not put this book down; it was pact with action. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, I was shocked by twists and turns.
I love Charlie and her elderly cohorts, they are not only smart, but funny.
Highly recommend this entire series, you won't be sorry!
This story hits the ground running and does not stop! A teenager is kidnapped and for once Jake and Charlie are working together, sort of.
I could not put this book down; it was pact with action. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, I was shocked by twists and turns.
I love Charlie and her elderly cohorts, they are not only smart, but funny.
Highly recommend this entire series, you won't be sorry!
November 14, 2025
It all falls apart at the end. ***SPOILERS***
The story line was entertaining, but. Charlie's whole character has gotten so unbelievable. She runs roughshod over the FBI and local police but is excused, every single time, because she's smarter than EVERYONE ELSE, no matter their training or expertise. In the real world she'd have been chunked into jail and left there.
This particular book has so many holes, it's almost laughable. The bad guy even manages, to put the attention on his wife, to shoot himself in the back. Yep. In the back. Dude must have seriously long and flexible body parts to do that. At one point, his shooting is referred to as a murder even though he hadn't died. There are totally unnecessary characters introduced that have no intrinsic value to the story. The "years" Addie begged to go with her friend to Hawaii before her mom relented boils down to first ask as a sixth grader, then she gets to go as a ninth grader. So two years it's a no. Two. Insult to injury, the ending sucks. It just ends.
Horrible editing. I won't bother continuing to read this series.
The story line was entertaining, but. Charlie's whole character has gotten so unbelievable. She runs roughshod over the FBI and local police but is excused, every single time, because she's smarter than EVERYONE ELSE, no matter their training or expertise. In the real world she'd have been chunked into jail and left there.
This particular book has so many holes, it's almost laughable. The bad guy even manages, to put the attention on his wife, to shoot himself in the back. Yep. In the back. Dude must have seriously long and flexible body parts to do that. At one point, his shooting is referred to as a murder even though he hadn't died. There are totally unnecessary characters introduced that have no intrinsic value to the story. The "years" Addie begged to go with her friend to Hawaii before her mom relented boils down to first ask as a sixth grader, then she gets to go as a ninth grader. So two years it's a no. Two. Insult to injury, the ending sucks. It just ends.
Horrible editing. I won't bother continuing to read this series.
March 7, 2025
storytelling was off
I’ve read all the other books in this series, and really loved them. I was excited to catch up on this one. Buttttt the entire story was off. The books starts out kinda in the middle of an investigation with a weird wrap up. Starts off with Jake immediately on a case, nice change of pace, and Dot and Rosie falling into the story with zero pretext. The locations were normal, usually there are better interactions with the locals. There is no way she was near the bread truck and didn’t get some.
I know we got the killer, but the ending was vey abrupt, as in missing the last 1-2 chapters as the rap up.
I am willing to go out on a limb and wonder if maybe it’s just this kindle version?
Maybe I can hire Charlie to find out for us
I’ve read all the other books in this series, and really loved them. I was excited to catch up on this one. Buttttt the entire story was off. The books starts out kinda in the middle of an investigation with a weird wrap up. Starts off with Jake immediately on a case, nice change of pace, and Dot and Rosie falling into the story with zero pretext. The locations were normal, usually there are better interactions with the locals. There is no way she was near the bread truck and didn’t get some.
I know we got the killer, but the ending was vey abrupt, as in missing the last 1-2 chapters as the rap up.
I am willing to go out on a limb and wonder if maybe it’s just this kindle version?
Maybe I can hire Charlie to find out for us
December 30, 2024
a kidnapping
Charlie is hired to find a kidnapped teen and figure out who did it. This book moved fast. The only error I found was on page 65 where the character ‘s last name was wrong. Charlie’s mom suspects her new boyfriend is cheating on her. Rosie and Dot are on the case and the FBI looks like clowns again! I laughed out loud!
Charlie is hired to find a kidnapped teen and figure out who did it. This book moved fast. The only error I found was on page 65 where the character ‘s last name was wrong. Charlie’s mom suspects her new boyfriend is cheating on her. Rosie and Dot are on the case and the FBI looks like clowns again! I laughed out loud!
July 19, 2025
Great book!! Let the crime unravel
Charlie is smart, funny, crazy, and determined. She is backed up by Rosie and Dot a great duo. Jake her detective boyfriend is supportive and she has the support of her best friend Zoe!! What more than she ask for besides not getting tasered! Onto book 13!!
Charlie is smart, funny, crazy, and determined. She is backed up by Rosie and Dot a great duo. Jake her detective boyfriend is supportive and she has the support of her best friend Zoe!! What more than she ask for besides not getting tasered! Onto book 13!!
December 6, 2024
Whew! Another great Charlie Gibson, P.I. read
As usual... I really enjoyed this engaging, fast-pace story with some twists and turns. Charlie's elder sleuthing "partners" are awesome. I love how together, they get the "bad guy" before the stubborn, haughty FBI.
As usual... I really enjoyed this engaging, fast-pace story with some twists and turns. Charlie's elder sleuthing "partners" are awesome. I love how together, they get the "bad guy" before the stubborn, haughty FBI.
December 31, 2024
spelling and story errors
Lots of spelling errors and story errors. Calling Henry Newhart Henry Newman at one point. Saying Amanda was born and raised in Denver then a few lines later mention she moved to Colorado for college
Lots of spelling errors and story errors. Calling Henry Newhart Henry Newman at one point. Saying Amanda was born and raised in Denver then a few lines later mention she moved to Colorado for college
January 7, 2025
oh charlie is at it again. this time it's more action packed than ever! very enjoyable.
characters stay true to themselves and i love that. i love this whole series.
i agree with another comment i read that the ending on this book isn’t great and could have been better.
characters stay true to themselves and i love that. i love this whole series.
i agree with another comment i read that the ending on this book isn’t great and could have been better.
April 1, 2025
Just keeps getting better
I love all of Jasmine Webbs books. They never disappoint. Her
characters and plot lines just keep getting better. Take your pick, Charlotte Gibson, Poppy Perkins, and MacKenzie Owens. Better yet, pick them all, and you won't regret it.
I love all of Jasmine Webbs books. They never disappoint. Her
characters and plot lines just keep getting better. Take your pick, Charlotte Gibson, Poppy Perkins, and MacKenzie Owens. Better yet, pick them all, and you won't regret it.
November 2, 2025
Super fast read, I love these books when I just want something quick and light to read. This one wasn’t my favorite, the ending was rushed and it didn’t seem to lead into anything else. Still love this series, and can’t wait to read the next one! Who knows what Charlie is going to get into next!
February 1, 2025
Kihei Kidnapping had me holding my breath more than once, and offered many story plot twists and turns. Awaiting the next release in the series.
March 26, 2025
This is a fun series, lots of action going on in this book. I listened to it, love the narrator she does a great job.
April 3, 2025
This one ended a little too abruptly
April 27, 2025
Hiding in plain sight
Charlie gets involved in a case of mistaken identity and she and the gang try to solve not one but two mysteries when a family comes to Maui for vacation
Charlie gets involved in a case of mistaken identity and she and the gang try to solve not one but two mysteries when a family comes to Maui for vacation
July 21, 2025
Really 3.5 stars
August 26, 2025
Not my favorite of the series, but not bad.
November 10, 2025
Still fun!
December 20, 2024
good book but the ending was a disappointment
I’ve always enjoyed Jasmine Webb’s Charlotte Gibson series, despite subtle promotion of her liberal stance (but that’s her right to “free speech”) and I believe we all a right to our views despite being different. Charlotte Gibson series including this one is fun and light with enough twists to be enjoyable. The ending of this book however seemed flat and abrupt. A few things felt unfinished, very disappointing ending.
I’ve always enjoyed Jasmine Webb’s Charlotte Gibson series, despite subtle promotion of her liberal stance (but that’s her right to “free speech”) and I believe we all a right to our views despite being different. Charlotte Gibson series including this one is fun and light with enough twists to be enjoyable. The ending of this book however seemed flat and abrupt. A few things felt unfinished, very disappointing ending.
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