The Lei Crime Series: KAPU (Kindle Worlds)

Kapu means forbidden. Desecration means death. This ancient Hawaiian legal system collapsed in the early 19th century—or did it?
Kuleana Development wants to build a high-end resort in Maui’s historic and sacred ‘Iao Valley. Their plan angers the Native Hawaiian and environmental communities, who have joined forces to stop it.
But when someone raises the stakes and starts killing off the development team, Maui Police Detective Leilani Texeira is on the hunt. She has her hands full, between solving the politically-charged case and mentoring MPD’s hotshot rookie, Katie McHenry.
The young officer has the mind of a hacker, a black belt in karate, and a dangerous attitude: Bad guys don’t follow the rules, so why should she? Lei can understand Katie’s outlook, but she is also responsible for keeping the kid alive.
The killer has a dangerous attitude too, combining cold-blooded murder with a willingness to taunt the police via the internet. In this high tech, high stakes game of wits, Katie might hold the key to solving the case—if she lives long enough.