--- product_id: 3942623 title: "Murder at Volcano House (Surfing Detective Mystery Series) Paperback – February 11, 2014" brand: "chip hughes" price: "785794₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3942623-murder-at-volcano-house-surfing-detective-mystery-series-paperback-february store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Murder at Volcano House (Surfing Detective Mystery Series) Paperback – February 11, 2014 **Brand:** chip hughes **Price:** 785794₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Murder at Volcano House (Surfing Detective Mystery Series) Paperback – February 11, 2014 by chip hughes - **How much does it cost?** 785794₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3942623-murder-at-volcano-house-surfing-detective-mystery-series-paperback-february) ## Best For - chip hughes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted chip hughes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Murder at Volcano House (Surfing Detective Mystery Series) Paperback – February 11, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bVofTNpdL.jpg) ![Murder at Volcano House (Surfing Detective Mystery Series) Paperback – February 11, 2014 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513R6IkA9LL.jpg) ![Murder at Volcano House (Surfing Detective Mystery Series) Paperback – February 11, 2014 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316ze1P4g4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun, easy read with great twists & a fabulous tropical setting *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 17, 2015* I have never read any books in this Surfing Detective series, but Murder at Volcano House was free and I was in the mood for a mystery.Overall, author Hughes does justice to the setting of the Hawaiian Islands with its pidgin inflection that is so welcoming to the ears of visitors, or at least it is to me.I enjoyed the humor as well as how flawlessly Hughes incorporated Hawaiian culture, folklore, and history into the lush, textured world he populated with relatable characters.This story has plenty of twists to keep one enticed, which made it easy to overlook minor typos.5Great read,Byloretta holmokon May 1, 2015Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseI enjoyed it immensely.CommentWas this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse4Four StarsByJan M. Smithon April 19, 2015Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseDiferent plot good readCommentWas this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse0 of 1 people found the following review helpful5Surfing Detective catches another big oneByJean Lindahlon June 17, 2014Format: PaperbackMy husband and I like reading aloud and these mysteries fit the bill. Chip's books are a fun, educational, relaxing read. It's fun in that the main character Kai Cooke is drawn with tongue-in-cheek humor. He runs a humble, always strapped one-man detective agency but he's sharp, perceptive and imperfect so you can laugh at his foibles. He's in with the locals so you get to learn what it's like to live in the Hawaiian islands, complete with local slang and pigeon English, bro! Hilarious to try to read aloud! Lastly, the characters and situations, although they can be unusual, are made up of people and things we can relate to. It's easy and enjoyable reading. I would definitely recommend to friends and lovers of mystery novels.CommentWas this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good storyline, struggle to read *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 8, 2015* P.I. Kai is working a case on a car crash that killed 3 young people and an old friend asks him to help out his client, Donnie (female), who mostly wants to hire him to keep an eye on her elderly husband, a former drilling executive, when they attend a funeral on the Big Island because she's positive Pele is out to kill him. That would be because Pele is the prime suspect in other deaths of former company executives.I hesitate to say the book was easy to read. There were a lot of Hawaiian words thrown in, islands and cities spelled the old Hawaiian way instead of formatted the way tourists and most locals spell it out, and pidgin English was made more difficult to read while the author spelled the words the way it would sound if the person was talking. All this does is frustrate the reader and make it difficult to understand what should be an easy passage. And also comes off as kind of show off-y.The plot of both mysteries was easy to follow and would have been much more pleasant if the Hawaiian and pidgin wasn't so difficult for the reader.Enjoyed the Hawaiian settings and learning more about the volcano. I'd even consider reading more by this author if the books were easier to read. In other words write it out correctly with perhaps the occasional reminder of the pidgin dialect. Overall I enjoyed the setting and storyline but too many times it was a struggle to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Surfing Detective Meets the Lady in Red *by K***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 14, 2014* Aia lā ‘o Pele i Hawai‘i ‘eāKe ha‘a mai lā i Maukele ‘eā‘Ūhī‘ūhā mai ana ‘eāKe nome a‘e lā iā Puna, ‘eā‘Owaka i ka lani, nokenokeĒ Pele ē Pele ē.Pele is in Hawai‘iShe is dancing at MaukeleShe rumbles and muttersAs she consumes Puna.Flashing in the heavens, on and onO Pele, PeleHughes crafts a cozy mystery with Pele the Volcano Goddess. Kama'aina (locals) warn tourists from taking lava rocks - the essence of Pele - home to the mainland. Kama'aina know that bad luck will follow the lava rock. The Park Service displays the rocks mailed back by tourists who have felt Pele's wrath.MURDER AT VOLCANO HOUSE brings Pele's wrath to a CEO who cut through a sacred forest. Kai Cooke, the Surfing Detective, is skeptical yet he encounters others who are believers, including the CEO's wife, an activist, and the desk clerk at Volcano House. The historic hotel is perched on the rim of Kilauea's caldera - Pele's home.Hughes delivers another action adventure for the Surfing Detective as Kai navigates through Hawaii's cultural history while trying to avoid Pele's wrath himself. I enjoyed Hughes sprinkling in the Hawaiian language, local slang, and a homage to the extraordinary landscape of the Big Island. Recommended read for those who appreciate Hawaii's culture heritage.I purchased a print copy of MURDER AT VOLCANO HOUSE for my reading pleasure. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3942623-murder-at-volcano-house-surfing-detective-mystery-series-paperback-february](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3942623-murder-at-volcano-house-surfing-detective-mystery-series-paperback-february) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*