THE AWARD-WINNING
NATALIE SEACHRIST VISIONARY
HAWAIIAN COZY MYSTERIES

Joe Kilgore for The US Review of Books

Hawaii ● Murder across Honolulu
Prospect for Murder ● Murder on Mokulua Drive ● Murders of Conveyance ● Yen for Murder
Interview, Write on Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden on KSJE 90.9 FM

Murderous Sojourns in Hawaiʻi

Natalie Seachrist Visionary Hawaiian Mysteries (published by Artemesia Publishing, LLC) are set in the multicultural and lush environs of Hawaiʻi. They offer puzzling deaths, snippets of pan-Pacific history…and Natalie’s visions. Each of the books includes: a cast of characters; Hawaiian language summary; a prologue and epilogue; opening chapter aphorisms; notes and acknowledgements; an annotated glossary of Hawaiian and other non-English terms. The paper color of each book’s cover varies, but the frames and images within them are presented by the enchanting art of Yasamine June. Her recipe for a delightful Persian New Year’s feast is included in the recipes offered on the above menu! Below you’ll find a sample from the audio edition of Prospect for Murder (the first chapter) as well as an interview with Host DelSheree Gladden on Write on Four Corners KSJE 90.9 FM, where you can find other programming you may enjoy (www.KSJE.com). 

Sequential Reading?

Unlike some series of novels, you do not have to read  mine in sequence to enjoy their revelations. Nevertheless, there is a layering of details about the captivating characters and themes within these multi-layered tales. With the expansion of the linked books, there are unveilings of some aspects of the diverse characters’ lives in the multicultural stories. Even Natalie’s companion, the inimitable Miss Una, has activities within her life that will change over time. In addition, there are links to the fascinating lives of some characters’ family members before and during the action that occurs within the pages of these volumes. Also, I can promise that there will be surprises in the books to come!

Natalie’s Life

Protagonist Natalie Seachrist is a semi-retired journalist who has lived in Hawaiʻi during many phases of her life being the daughter of a naval officer. During the early days of her career, she specialized in writing articles for travel magazines…and was sometimes called on to perform on-air reporting of international incidents. From her early childhood, she has experienced visions. Although they usually featured members of her family, with the passing of time, she has become visited by images less personal...and definitely less enjoyable! As you will learn in each of these books, her prescient visions now drive much of the crime- solving activity that marks her life.

Natalie’s Companions

I hope you have or will enjoy meeting Natalie Seachrist’s companions! The first and closest is her fraternal twin Nathan, a psychologist who often responds negatively to her visions. Her daily…and nightly…buddy is feline Miss Una, a clever and fleet-footed kitty. In the first Hawaiian mystery (Prospect for Murder) Natalie is joined by Private Investigator Keʻoni Hewitt, after he previously tapped into her research skills. They are soon helped by his former partner in detection, Lieutenant John Dias of the Honolulu Police Department. After aiding in Natalie’s tragic first exploration of murder, Keʻoni is far more than just her stalwart companion!