Evil Alice and the Borzoi by DK Coutant

 About the Book:  The paradise of Hawaii’s Big Island is shaken after the body of a young woman is found on a university research vessel during a class outing in Hilo Bay. Psychology professor Cleo Cooper is devastated to learn one of her favorite students knew the girl and is under suspicion for the murder. Danger lurks both on land and the sea for Cleo as she and her friends search for the killer.

          In between paddling, swimming and arguing with her significant other, Cleo discovers all is not what it seems on the Big Island—and she must unravel the truth before she becomes the next victim.

 Our Review: Author Coutant uses her inherent knowledge and experience of the Hawaiian Islands to her advantage when she created this intriguing story of mystery and suspense. Readers will dive into this one for its subtle flavors of the customs, practices and native patois unique to the area. Additionally, her seemingly innate talent at creating suspense is unmatched. We look forward to the next Cleo Cooper mystery.

 Based on a scale of 1-5, Evil Alice and the Borzoi merits a 5.

 Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews