A Pari Malik Mystery Series

Intrigue lurks in the most beautiful place on Earth.   A scenic trip to a volcanic crater on Oahu turns tragic when two men disappear after a sudden clash. They're supposed to be part of a group dedicated to preserving the Hawaiian Islands, but each of them is hiding secrets.   Pari Malik is on the case, and she fears the worst. These same men had been at the center of an attempted murder case a year earlier. Nathan, the esteemed leader of a historic island preserve, had been stabbed and left for dead. Augustin, an enigmatic groundskeeper and womanizer, had been the prime suspect. Now both men have vanished and Pari's looking for answers.   Deception and tangled relationships abound. To solve the mystery Pari will need to dig deep within herself to deal with the complex emotions the case uncovers.   Van Argan's enthralling debut novel Lurking on the Tightrope is full of surprising twists and revelations. It is the first book in the Pari Malik mystery series and can be read as a stand-alone story.

A missing runaway... Anonymous threats... Mysterious disappearances… All in a charming neighborhood brimming with secrets.   Pari Malik doesn't expect to get caught up in a murder investigation during a vacation to idyllic Mountain Quail Gardens in the desert. But disappearing visitors and cryptic warnings convince her that foul play is involved.   Nine suspects have her seeing intrigue around every corner, but no bodies means no crime. If it wasn't for a snooping octogenarian who enjoys spying on her neighbors, Pari might be alone in her suspicions.   As more people vanish from Mountain Quail Gardens, Pari isn't just investigating, she's under suspicion herself! She'll need to solve the mysteries to clear her name… and before she becomes the next victim.   "Lurking on the Precipice" is a complex mystery novel set in the desert Southwest. It is the follow-up to Pari Malik's debut in "Lurking on the Tightrope: Mystery at Diamond Head" and it can be read as a stand-alone book."

The truth gets contorted when acrobats become suspects…   An idyllic Hawaiian retreat turns deadly for a group of performers and designers when their director is found stabbed to death in the forest. It will be up to Pari Malik and her assistant, Campbell, to unravel the tangled web of intrigue and circus politics to discover the true culprit.   They'll maneuver to expose shocking secrets, hidden agendas, and veiled truths. The intricate personal relationships of the troupe complicate matters, as does the ultra-modern glass dome lodging they're all housed in. The sudden appearance of ancient Hawaiian daggers only makes matters worse.   And when a brazen accusation from the main suspect puts Pari's reputation at risk, it's a race against the clock to uncover the true murderer (or murderers) and see them brought to justice.   "Lurking on the High Wire" is a clever and captivating novel, the fourth in the Pari Malik mystery series. It can be read as a stand-alone book.

No means. No motive. No opportunity. No camera.   The last time celebrity photographer Antoine Talon was in Oahu he left under a cloud of suspicion after a tragic death at one of his photo shoots. This time he's leaving in a body bag.   Discovered at a wedding rehearsal dinner on a dark rooftop, confusion abounds. Everyone says they have an alibi, there is no clear weapon, and no one had a reason to kill him. But one thing is obvious, his camera is missing and it may hold the key to unraveling the mystery.   To solve the murder, Pari Malik must uncover the deep secrets and clever lies of the victim and the guests before the killer strikes again.   "Lurking in Paradise" is the third novel in the Pari Malik mystery series, following "Lurking on the Tightrope: Mystery at Diamond Head" and "Lurking on the Precipice." It can be read as a stand-alone book or as part of the series. 

Her dreams were stolen in the tide pool where she took her last breath…   Unfortunate accident or foul play? Either way, a luxury singles tour ends in tragedy for a woman who'd come to Oahu for a fresh start.   The other tourists say Vanessa was secretive or desperate for excitement. She must have been alone when she snuck out to the treacherous tide pool in the moonlight. But when objects mysteriously wash ashore, including a luminous bracelet made of rare shells, it becomes clearer that her death was no accident.   It's up to private investigator Pari Malik to uncover the truth. She'll dig up clandestine relationships, concealed motives, and hidden agendas. It's a race against time to solve the perplexing mystery before an unknown killer strikes again or gets away with murder.   The intriguing characters and thrilling mystery of Lurking Below The Surface will keep you guessing until the very end. It is the fifth novel in the Pari Malik Mystery Series and it can be read as a stand-alone book.