The Lava Witch

In the remote forests of Maui, Detective Kali Mahoe investigates the mysterious hanging of a young woman, whose body shows signs of ritualistic torture, including lava sand in her lungs and bound hands. As she follows a trail of clues—from a peculiar rainbow eucalyptus tree to local legends of witches and Hawaiian sorcery—Kali uncovers a web of intrigue that hints at darker forces at play. With support from her uncle and fellow officers, she delves into the island's haunting past, confronting the possibility of a supernatural presence linked to the victim’s death and the mountain's ominous secrets.