Escape From Hawaii

The book whisks you away to the exotic, romantic and dangerous shores of Hawaii in the 1790’s. Jacob Attucks, a hard-luck former Continental Army officer, is stranded on Maui. Because of his skills as an armorer, he is pulled into the long-running war against King Kamehameha, Chief of the Big Island of Hawaii. But Jake falls into a tumultuous love affair with Leilani, who has a special secret. She is King Kamehameha’s niece.

The book, written by award-winning author, Geoff Spellberg, is a fast-paced, ‘can’t put it down’, historical novel that reveals the fascinating details behind the war uniting the Hawaiian Islands. Cannons, sailing ships, Hawaiian chieftains and a powerful love affair involving a marooned soldier and a strong-willed princess drive the book to it’s surprising conclusion.

Captured at an early age and held captive on Maui, she yearns to return to her family on the Big Island. Jake and Leilani must learn to trust each other as they persevere through deadly palace intrigues, narrow escapes, historic battles, and the birth of a new nation.