An unpopular ex-Vietnam War soldier with PTSD who possibly killed his lieutenant attempts to escape his past by living homeless on Maui. Thirty-five years later, he meets a fellow ‘60s refugee who becomes the veteran’s spiritual guru. Just as the vet feels he’s close to redemption, his mentor mysteriously disappears, leaving our hero to strike out across the island searching for him. What he mainly finds instead, is nothing but trouble.
War. Peace. Tahitian gardenias. A weed whacker gravely misused. A drug, alcohol and prayer-fueled night ending badly for a prominent Lahaina landmark. Add some “obstacle illusions” (as Ground Chuck would say); then mix with a few Maui nuts to get quirky, and darkly funny—just this side of The Boundary Wall at Kana’aho.
The Boundary Wall at Kana'aho
Consider poor Private Burrows. Loses the war, then his mind, and his way. All appears lost in his Island Paradise when he decides that others must pay….but only on Fridays.
What Readers are Saying about The Boundary Wall at Kana'aho
"...often had me guessing--and guessing wrong, I confess. If you like your humor dark, with a dash of suspense on the side, you're in the right place. The writing is good, and much of it is excellent... had me laughing out loud....Clearly (and thankfully), St. David really did his homework in painting these rich settings. Whether in dysfunctional wartime Vietnam or in rural Hawaii amid the quirky local denizens to be found there, St. David does an impressive job of placing you in the story. All in all, the Wall made for an engaging, fast-paced read. True to the rest of this novel, St. David's ending was a satisfying surprise."
-- Eric Williams
"I generally do not read "ordinary" fiction but mostly fantasy and science fiction and I started reading this book primarily as a favor to a good friend. It is not a pleasant fantasy but contains images of some rather harsh realities. The pleasantness comes from the high quality of the writing. It captured and held my attention from start to end." -- Jan Persson
"Loved the images and even though it can be a bit brutal at times, nothing superfluous. Great read and look forward to his next." -- Kathi Jones
"Eldo has created a compelling tale of a man's survival through war, disillusionment and existence. It is easy to visualize this like a film as the characters and dialogue flow from the pages." -- G. Lobersky
"Narrative is embellished with moments of strikingly effective writing, beautiful or suspenseful and stressful, with a vibrant choice of words and construction, and skilled embrace of dialect differences. Time shifts are deft...There is greater meaning to the Boundary Wall itself. And room to doubt and ponder meaning at the dramatic end of Chuck's journey." -- W. Boelter
"Just finished The Boundary Wall at Kana'aho and enjoyed it immensely. It's an imaginative blend of foreboding and humor. I found that the transitions between characters/time periods added a seamless quality to the fast-paced book. Ground Chuck is quite the character. Couldn't put it down! Looking forward to St. David's next book." -- Louie
"A good read, filled with interesting characters, gray/black humor, and time warps and mysteries to be sorted out. I especially liked the ending. Excellent writing for a first novel. I look forward to more to come."
-- C. Smorczynski
"My personal hope is that The Boundary Wall at Kana'aho is the beginning of a series where readers can enjoy more fun stories about the islands. Even just reading about them here, Eldo St. David gives life to a world that is both angry and peaceful, taxing and relaxing, and thus, the perfect setting for adventure." -- David Ramirez II