The verdant lushness of Vancouver Island is not without its dangers... Summer on Vancouver Island gets off to a rocky start with the discovery of the body of a homeless man. RCMP Corporal Holly Martin notices drug paraphernalia nearby, and the autopsy reveals death from a combination of heroin and a synthetic opiate. Information leads Holly to believe that he had hidden something of value at the site of his death. As Holly struggles to connect the dots, a record drought heats up the vacation paradise, and one match could send Canadas Caribbean into flames.
. . . The story, which includes drawings of the herbs used by Hanaoka, is well told in laymen's terms and will appeal to readers who are interested in history, medicine and Japanese culture. Susan Howe, Rehabilitation Counselor
Thirdly, violence in boxing is controlled violence. Although there are some historical examples of professional boxers whose public behavior invited a public perception of savagery, the fact is that in order to be effective in the ring, ...
SHE FELT NO PAIN: A Holly Martin Mystery