Mary Keliikoa (She/Her)

Eighteen years in the legal field, and an over-active imagination, led Mary Keliikoa to plot murder—novels that is. She is the author of the domestic thriller "Don’t Ask, Don’t Follow," the Misty Pines mystery series which is an IPPY Silver and Bronze Award winner, Silver Falchion finalist and a Foreword 2023 Indies award finalist. She’s also the author of the Shamus and CLUE Finalist, and Lefty, Agatha and Anthony nominated PI Kelly Pruett mystery series. Her short stories have appeared in Woman's World and the anthology Peace, Love and Crime.     

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Awards: Both an IPPY Silver and Bronze Award for Best Mystery as it pertains to Hidden Pieces and Deadly Tides; Silver Falchion Finalist -- Both for Hidden Pieces and Deadly Tides

Secrets & Lies Mystery

A good mystery fits together like a puzzle, each piece a clue that leads you closer to the dangerous truth. These award-winning mystery series writers keep you guessing to the last page of their new books.

Integrated Learning Center Room 130 (Seats 143, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Sydney Graves, Jennifer Dornbush, Mary Keliikoa
Moderator: Deborah J. Ledford

Where Justice Prevails

As diverse as mystery stories can be, at the core is a quest for justice. These writers will discuss their thrilling books and the twists and turns to find justice.

Student Union Santa Rita (Seats 110)  
Sun, Mar 16, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Christina Estes, Mary Keliikoa, Erica Ruth Neubauer
Moderator: Dianne Freeman

Books:

Don't Ask, Don't Follow

Mystery / Thrillers
Oceanview Publishing
June 2024
ISBN 9781608096091
320 pages