Natalie Seachrist Hawaiian Mysteries

WINNER 2019 NEW MEXICO/ARIZONA BOOK AWARDS

FICTION, ADVENTURE-DRAMA

Finalist- Mystery Crime and Cover Design-Fiction (6x9)

​Hardcover: 978-1-932926-72-9 

Ebook:         978-1-932926-72-0 

Journalist Natalie Seachrist and her boyfriend private investigator Keʻoni Hewett are delighted to plunge into a Chinese New Year Aloha Scavenger Hunt. But when she realizes a haunting dream is actually one of her continuing visions of murder, the pair again volunteer to help his former partner, HPD homicide detective John Dias. Soon her expanding visions and the unrelenting assistance of feline companion Miss Una link two murders separated by sixty years to a mystery woman in red... and a false clue hinting at a priceless white jade Kuan Yin statue. 

Kirkus Reviews

Her visions may spark an investigation, but Natalie’s research skills, stemming from her days in travel journalism, are what lead her to answers. The author’s bountiful details explore Hawaii’s history and culture, as scavenger hunt clues direct Natalie and Keoni to historical landmarks and the inquiry includes Chinatown in Honolulu. Though Burrows-Johnson tends to linger on descriptions of Hawaii’s food and handsome locales, this tactic meshes with Natalie’s investigative approach….A whodunit as smart and engrossing as the unlikely gumshoe. 

Michael Radon, US Book Review  4 of 5 stars

The pace of this story naturally transitions from the scavenger hunt and its locales to the identity of the murderer...and gives the reader a grounded perspective before launching them into the action. Fans of a lighter mystery with rich characters and environments will devour this latest Seachrist story.

Tamara Benson, San Francisco Book Review    4 of 5 stars

There are many reasons to recommend this novel. The descriptions of each destination and the players' race during the scavenger hunt are well done and leave the reader ready to book-travel to see the sights first-hand. The visions add an interesting paranormal twist to what could be just another crime novel. The relationships between the neighbors are wonderful and something that really makes the characters likable. And, of course, any murder mystery that involves a cat is a winner from the start!...All in all, this novel was definitely worth the read, and I look forward to more in the series.

Frank Kaleba, Amazon Book Review 5 stars of 5

Clearly Jeanne's best yet. A swirling mix of the Asian immigrant experience, a modern scavenger hunt, revenge and murder, all set onto the perfumed tropical stage that is Oahu. Natalie Seachrist, the central character, once again proves she can chart a course through a baffling mix of clues and menace to solve the puzzle of a frozen corpse from decades past. As I read it, I was sure I was tagging along with Natalie, enjoying the sights, tastes and excitement of the tropics.

2017 NEW MEXICO/ARIZONA BOOK AWARDS

Winner, Cover Design- Fiction (6x9)

Finalist, Mystery-Suspense

Hardcover:  978-1-932926-45-3 ​

Softcover:    978-1-932926-88-0 

Ebook:          978-1-932926-47-7 

E-Audio:       978-1-932926-48-4

Writer Natalie Seachrist has always had visions. But envisioning her grandniece’s body draped over a vintage car shatters her world. Aided by PI Keoni Hewitt and her cat Miss Una, Natalie moves to the Honolulu foothills apartment where Ariel died.  There she discovers the owners’ Shànghăi origins…and discord.  Will Natalie learn the truth about the death before the case is closed? Or has she put herself in the way of a murderer who's willing to kill again to hide their secret?

Midwest Book Review. A deftly crafted and impressively engaging read..."Prospect for Murder" clearly demonstrates novelist Jeanne Burrows-Johnson as a master of the mystery/suspense genre. DJ Sakata, Good Reads, 4.5 Stars. Being a resident of Hawaii, I could not pass up a murder mystery based in Honolulu. It was thrilling while at the same time oddly relaxing to read a story with so many local references to places, food, culture, and traits....The writing was insightful, observant, emotive, and intelligent...Cherie Jung, Over My Dead Body. The reader’s attention will be captured the on page one of the prologue with the author's descriptive writing style. The pacing of the narrative was perfect. The characters were well-developed, the storyline plausible…​​ AudioBook Reviewer, Audible. [She] did an excellent job of reading the book. The enunciation and clearness of her speech as well as the passion was not over the top or fake…Her voice was soothing and calming.