“Chip Hughes has captured the semi-hardboiled vernacular of the classic gumshoe novel, and given us an authentic Hawai‘i, believable surfing scenes, good pidgin, and realistic local characters. Like a session in smooth blue water.” Ka Palapala Po’okela Excellence in Literature Award
Murder on Moloka‘i: “Hughes’s pastiche of hard-boiled noir and the zen goofiness of surfing bliss is effortless and entertaining.” Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Wipeout!: “Just right for the flight to the islands. Hughes's prose flows easily, slipping into Hawaiian pidgin when needed. His series remind[s] readers of a charming new Magnum, PI.” Library Journal
Kula: “Zips right along . . . pacing is first-rate . . . dialogue is snappy . . . strikes a nice balance between the Hawaii of today and the film noir memes of yesterday.” Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Murder at Volcano House: “Glides along at a satisfying clip. The landscape and characters are consistently colorful. Hughes effectively uses the native Hawaiian language throughout and provides vivid descriptions of the legendary island scenery. Entertaining Hawaiian whodunit.” Kirkus Review