I just discovered Charles Knief's John Caine in "Diamond Head" and got to know him much better in "sand dollar" and I'm still a charged-up fan! Will start "Emerald Flash," the third in the saga of the ex-SEAL-turned-private-eye. My heart just breaks for Caine as he tries to get on with his life after losing his beloved boat and his girlfriend in the first book. In this second novel, he gets on with his life by getting involved in a stateside caper far from his home in Hawaii - but it's OK 'cause he needed to go to San Diego to buy a new boat anyway. What awaits him in California and the Baja is just one adventure and close-call after another. Man, I love this guy - he is so resilient and tough. I'm about to start the third novel featuring this flawed, but lovable hero. I almost hate to do it Because I Know That It's The Last book about John Caine so far. Hurry up, Mr. Knief, and give me more!
