Papala Skies

by Stephen Geez  

Fiction - General/Multi-cultural

Pages:288

Available in: Trade paperback

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ISBN: 978-1-936442-07-2

Ancient Hawaiian myths and unlikely ‘ohana family bring truths to Rochelle’s unexpected life in a place she never belonged.

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Chicago native Rochelle DuFortier likes to imagine the future, her world a series of picture postcards so vivid they sometimes seem real. When a foolish mistake at thirteen causes her mother’s death, she’s sent to a secluded Hawaiian valley, an outsider “haole-girl” among pidgin-speaking boys who hurl flaming papala spears under the full moon to summon her mother’s spirit. After boarding school and a prestigious university back east, the ambitious young woman is torn between chasing new career opportunities, discovering her mother’s heritage in a remote French village, and meeting obligations pulling her back to Hawaii.

On this island steeped in ancient mythology and modern superstition, Rochelle tests the possibility of sharing pieces of her life with those whose beliefs she barely understands and never intends to embrace. She dives the depths of a pristine coral lagoon, conceals bodies in a subterranean lava tube, and challenges the eruptions of a living volcano, even as she deciphers the truth about her mother’s death and struggles to satisfy new debts born of old betrayals.

Papala Skies is the story of a young woman who makes all the right choices, only to find herself living an unexpected life. It is about the need to belong, and seeking one’s own version of truth amid such differing cultures’ responses to wrenching loss and abiding grief. It is about yearning for a sense of place, yet having to confront new ways to honor the love of family and friends.

Will Rochelle lose what matters most, or might she learn what the smart octopus already knows?

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About the Author

Stephen Geez earned his degrees at the University of Michigan. Now a composer, producer, publisher, and writer, he watches too much television but would much rather dive tropical lagoons. Watch for his essays, stories, and more books at www.StephenGeez.com.

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Publishers Comments

Fresh Ink Group is proud to issue Stephen Geez’s new novel, an exquisite look at our intrinsic need to belong—to people, to family, to a place. Established in 1993 as a collection of writers, artists, professionals, and myriad creative souls to share their ideas and efforts, Fresh Ink Group has long operated websites to connect with those who appreciate good stories, essays, images, and information. Since 2003, friends and fans have been opting to join the group’s free membership, a private email list for receiving sample content and updates. In 2011, the group expanded into publishing with authors ranging from Stephen Geez to Drs. Marshall & Marguerite Shearer, Beem Weeks, and more. Great ideas presented smartly, Fresh Ink books and e-books specialize in affordability and availability. Explore the best of Fresh Ink Group available now and coming soon to Amazon.com.

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