Hawaii is palm trees, black sand and blue waterbut for policewoman. Toby loves life in hawaii with her family and dogs. Everyone should check out blood orchids, a lei crime novel. Dec 02, 2011 blood orchids is the debut thriller from author toby neal. Over a million copies of lei crime series are in circulation, and her books have won multiple awards. Toby thinks of her background in counseling as vital to her writing characters. After initially majoring in journalism, she eventually settled on mental health as a career and loves her work, saying, im endlessly fascinated with peoples stories. Published on the 2nd of august, 20, this was another solo effort for author toby neal, as she explores once again the genre of crime fiction. Hilo and its surroundings are perfect for a mystery series. Hawaii is palm trees, black sand, and blue water but for policewoman lei texeira, theres a dark side to paradise. Oct 02, 2017 lei crime series books 14 ebook written by toby neal. Blood orchids is the story and basically my bestselling series.
She wrote and illustrated her first story at age 5. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading blood orchids paradise crime mysteries, book 1. Lei has overcome a scarred past to make a life for. Blood orchids lei crime, book 1 by toby neal book cover, description, publication history. I shall be anxiously awaiting the next novels release. Blood orchids is the debut thriller from author toby neal. So begin at the beginning, and it will lead to the end. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. From its beaches to its christmas berry bushes to its fern forests to its vog volcanic emissions from kilauea, i just couldnt get enough. Lei showed her badge and was admitted to consuelos room. Lei, relatively new to the police force, asks is she can become part of the investigating team as shed arrested the one girl for drugs just weeks before the murder.
See all books authored by toby neal, including torch ginger, and blood orchids, and more on. Blood orchids this ebook is the first book of the series of lei texeira, female police officer. Tobys 2019 year in books take a look at tobys year in books. While its great having an unlimited amount of books to read, and not being forced to change out of comfy pants. Toby neal began her lei crime series in 2011 with the novel blood orchids. Blood orchids paradise crime mysteries, book 1 kindle edition by neal, toby. Follow the author on their blog, facebook, or twitter. Lei crime series books 14 ebook written by toby neal. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Toby neal books in order publication order of lei crime books. Fastpaced crime mystery with a touch of romance, readers call blood orchids unputdownable.
May 27, 2015 blood orchids by toby neal first line. Blood orchids book by toby neal is the first book in the lei crime series from the author. Blood orchids paradise crime mysteries, book 1 kindle edition. Lei has overcome a scarred past to make a life for herself as a. Lei has overcome a scarred past to make a life for herself as a cop in the sleepy big island town of hilo. Lei is roped in to investigate when two young girls are found raped and drowned. Toby credits her counseling background in adding depth to her charactersfrom the villains to lei texeira, the courageous and vulnerable heroine in the lei crime series, to the wounds and psychological implications of the heroes of the scorch series. The story takes place in the beautiful islands in hawaii where you will meet lei a female police officer who is trying to find a killer who preys on young women.
Blood orchids lei crime, book 1 by toby neal fantastic fiction. Hawaii is palm trees, black sand and blue waterbut for policewoman lei texeira, theres a dark side to paradise. Blood orchids by toby neal overdrive rakuten overdrive. Read the book that started leis journey, and find out why readers are saying. A powerful talent is on the scene, wholeheartedly recommended. The author, toby nealshe eases this into the story. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. The island of oahu is warm breezes, skyscrapers, and green mountains but a daring young thief is out to make a statement, and special agent lei texeiras new career is already on the line.
Grab this fast paced mystery with a twist of romance, and take a trip to hawaii with the series thats sold more than a million copies. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Lei texeira has made a difficult transition from detective on m. Blood orchids paradise crime mysteries, book 1 ebook. Toby neal books blood orchids, paradise crime mysteries. Drew cross, former police officer, author of bitemarks grab this fast paced mystery with a twist of romance, and take a trip to hawaii with the series thats sold more than a million copies. Posts about blood orchids written by rosepoint publishing. Grabs you from the very beginning and keeps you into it til the very last page. Author toby neal paints such a lush and gorgeous picture of hilo, hawaii, that i wanted to board the first plane that would take me there. Feb 27, 2015 blood orchids by toby neal february 27, 2015 march 1, 2015 megmariel not long ago i signed up for the kindle unlimited deal over at amazon because i read so damn much, and the library means taking a bus, and its cold. Blood orchids by toby neal, 9780983952411, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The series includes the companion novels unsound and stolen in paradise. This is the second fast paced thriller i have read recently, secrets by kristen heitzmann being another.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lei crime series books 14. Below is a list of toby neals lei crime books in order of when they were originally published which is the same as their chronological order. Blood orchids by toby neal all books great and small. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Top 10 donts when growing orchids tips for orchid beginners duration. Toby wilson neal born january, 1965 is an american author of mystery, romance, and romantic suspensethriller fiction as well as a licensed clinical social worker lcsw with a counseling and coaching practice. Lei is the kind of woman who leaps before she looks this time it might get her killed. The grilling waxman had given her at the smiley bomb site still smartedshe really didnt think there was more she could have done to stop the unsubs escape, and she considered herself lucky to just be walking with a limp. Not long ago i signed up for the kindle unlimited deal over at amazon because i read so damn much, and the library means taking a bus, and its cold.
Hopefully, youll find either a story or author that interests you and youll check them out. Nov 27, 2011 blood orchids ebook written by toby neal. Writing authentic settings and keeping a series fresh with toby neal. This is a crime thriller with a complex plot starring lei texeira, a cop in hawaii. Below is a list of toby neals books in order of when they were first released. The setting is hawaii, where lei texiera is a police officer with the hilo, hawaii police force and who happens to be on call when the bodies of two young women are found raped and murdered. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read blood orchids. Police officer lei texeira had a deeply troubled childhood that will not leave her no matter how hard she tries to bury it. Overcoming a past filled with scars, lei makes a life for herself and her dog, keiki, as a cop in the sleepy big island town of hilo. Blood orchids book by toby neal is the first book in the lei crime series. Blood orchids paradise crime mysteries, book 1 kindle. I love a great murdermystery story, the romance was just an added perk. Toby neal accidental matchmaker 02 somewhere on st thomas.
Jan 17, 2012 blood orchids by toby neal sonia rumzi. Neal is a mental health therapist, a career that has informed the depth and complexity of the characters in her stories. The author, toby neal she eases this into the story. Blood orchids is the first book in the lei crime series and it is a great mix of suspense and romance. Blood orchids, paradise crime mysteries book 1, is free to download from amazon through november 19th. Just visit tobys amazon author page and follow the links, or go directly to the books us amazon page about the book. Drew cross, former police officer, author of bitemarks. Toby neal became a published novelist in 2011 with her debut novel blood orchids. Buy a cheap copy of blood orchids book by toby neal. Blood orchids initially published in 2011 in november, this was to be the first in the lei crime series, as it setup the premise.
Taking the story in a different direction once more, she this time opts for a far more nuanced and subtle take on the psychological drama, building the tension to breaking point. As the investigation into the crime continues, lei is thrown back into her own troubled past. Below is a list of toby neals books in order of when they. I wrote the lei crime series because i wanted to read fastpaced, suspenseful mysteries with a romantic twist that captured the real hawaii. She has published over 30 books and many blog posts. Blood orchids by toby neal posted on jul 14, 2015 in winners. Blood orchids ebook by toby neal 9780983952404 rakuten kobo. Wired ghost was a heartstopping thrill ride that had.
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