Return To Hawaii

A Donovan Cross Novel

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Legendary NIA agent Donovan Cross returns to Hawaii after 30 years to confront his past—but finds himself at the heart of a covert global crisis. As China prepares a secret invasion of Taiwan using Hawaiian soil, Cross must unravel a deadly conspiracy with the help of the enigmatic Jade Viper. Packed with espionage, emotional depth, and high-stakes intrigue, this tropical thriller pits paradise against peril in a race to stop a world-altering weapon.

Book Overview

Donovan Cross is the NIA’s legendary secret agent. He has been sent on dozens of missions in every corner of the globe and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. Originally from Hawaii, Cross has not returned home in nearly 30 years. The unexpected death of his parents altered the course of his life. Instead of attending a prestigious college on a scholarship, he chose a path of spying and espionage.

When the Agency ordered him to return to his birthplace, he anticipated confronting painful memories of his parents’ passing. Unbeknownst to him, his presence on the island is crucial to addressing a sensitive global crisis: China’s imminent invasion of Taiwan. Hawaii is being used, shrouded in secrecy, to facilitate this invasion. The skills Cross has honed over the years and his knowledge of the island’s secrets will lead him and his newfound ally, the beautiful Jade Viper, on the thrill ride of a lifetime.

What if paradise wasn’t just a destination, but the frontline of the next world war?
Return to Hawaii plunges you into a high-stakes geopolitical conspiracy thriller where every decision could tip the balance between peace and global conflict. This is a new breed of tropical spy fiction—where sun-soaked beaches hide covert military operations, and the enemy operates under layers of deception.

Forged in the fires of a covert war, the bond between Donovan Cross and Jade Viper adds a spark of human emotion and complexity to this explosive mission. Designed for readers who crave adrenaline-fueled action, morally grey heroes, and intelligent political thrillers with international scope, this novel delivers suspense with substance.

A new kind of war is fought in the shadows—and Donovan Cross is the master of that domain.
But this is no ordinary enemy. A cabal of ruthless military strategists, aided by a powerful Chinatown crime lord, is orchestrating a hidden war from the shadows. Cross isn’t just fighting foreign agents—he’s facing a secret global syndicate willing to kill to protect their world-altering weapon: a marvel of forbidden science capable of crippling entire nations in seconds.

And the countdown to activation has begun.
Return to Hawaii redefines tropical espionage. Beneath the postcard-perfect beauty of the islands, a deadly game of black ops and counter-intelligence unfolds. Every landmark hides secrets. Every alliance tests loyalty. And every step toward the truth forces Cross to confront the trauma that drove him away decades ago.

For fans of high-stakes thrillers, covert warfare, and psychological depth, this novel delivers a relentless ride through danger, deception, and redemption.

An electrifying standalone political thriller introducing a bold new voice in spy fiction—and a hero you won’t forget.


Author's Notes

I've always been fascinated by the intersection of geopolitics, espionage, and personal loyalty. Return to Hawaii was born out of my own reflections on how far someone will go to protect their country—and the people they love. Donovan Cross is a character who embodies that tension between duty and heart, and I hope readers feel the stakes, the beauty of Hawaii, and the emotional depth behind every twist in his journey.
— Daniel J. Voelker

About the author

Daniel J. Voelker

Author, Novelist

United States

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