A big thanks to the author, Robert McCaw, and Oceanview Publishing for a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Treachery Times Two brings to the forefront one of the biggest ongoing arcs in the Koa Kāne series – Koa’s one mistake that made him who he is, but the revealing of which could take away everything that he’s earned. Does the book do the arc justice? Read on to find out.
Genre:
Mystery
Length:
361 pages
Blurb:
Numerous bodies are unearthed in an old, abandoned cemetery when a volcanic earthquake disrupts Hawai’i island. In them is the mutilated body of a woman, unrecognizable, and clearly buried only days ago. Chief Detective Koa Kāne’s investigation into the woman’s death leads him into the world of a politically connected defense contractor, an incredibly powerful and secret military weapon – Deimos, and an FBI espionage investigation. Forced to defy his Chief of Police in his search for justice for the victim, Kāne faces a new threat – that of his thirty-year-old secret being revealed. Years ago, Kāne had killed his father’s nemesis – the man who’d been responsible for Kāne’s father’s death – and covered up the murder. Now, the grandson of the dead man has arrived, and Koa is forced to investigate the homicide he had committed. Until another man is falsely accused of the murder. Can Koa stand by and watch an innocent man pay for his crime? Or will he accept his guilt before everyone, losing the chance to find justice for the mutilated, forgotten woman, and losing the woman he loves, the respect he’s earned, and everything he has ever held dear?
Overall Rating:
9 out of 10
Plot:
10 out of 10
Characterization:
10 out of 10
Primary Element:
10 out of 10 for its mystery
Writing Style:
9 out of 10
Part of a Series:
Yes. This is Book No. 4 in the Koa Kāne series. The books are connected and are best read in order, but can be enjoyed as standalone-s too. Check out the review for Book No. 1, Death of a Messenger, here, and Book No. 3, Fire and Vengeance, here.
Highlighted Takeaway:
Even better than its prequels, Treachery Times Two brings everything you’ve come to love about the Koa Kāne series – mystery, culture, and characterization – and ups the ante.
What I Liked:
There were three things that I liked the most in Treachery Times Two:
- It’s got the perfect mix of culture and story, with neither outshining the other.
- It showcases Koa Kāne in his rawest, most human form – flawed yet morally strong.
- It has multiple storylines and brings them all together perfectly.
What I Didn’t Like:
There is nothing I can say I actively disliked in the book. I found it to be even better than the earlier books in the series (except for Book No. 2, which I am yet to read), and feel that it’s set the bar higher for the series.
Who Should Read It:
If you like mysteries, especially those that have multi-layered plots, you’ll definitely enjoy Treachery Times Two and other Koa Kāne books.
Who Should Avoid:
I don’t think anyone would really dislike this book, unless you absolutely do not enjoy mysteries.
Read It For:
Koa Kāne’s ultimate test – professional and personal. And the always-enthralling representation of Hawaiian culture.
Treachery Times Two releases in January 2022 – pre-order it from most online bookstores or Amazon.
Got questions or something to share about Robert McCaw’s Koa Kāne series or Treachery Times Two? Drop a comment below! And as always, thanks for stopping by The Book Review Station and reading this review!
– Rishika
The Book Review Station 
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