Books published by publisher Banana Patch Press

From the bestselling author of The Social Affair and HER comes an intense and deadly provocative thriller which follows a woman who, in a fight for survival, realizes her job may cost more than it pays."This tale of seduction, obsession, and murder will resonate with fans of Patricia Highsmith. The pace is fast, the prose is smooth, and the plot genuinely twisty."Several times a week, Charlotte Jones leaves suburbia behind and boards a chartered flight to parts unknown, where she wraps her hands around the necks of marks for just as long as she has to.Then she goes back to domestic life with a paycheck, defense wounds, and the sense that she can handle anything.Which is good, because being a wife, mother, and sociopath, with an insatiable taste for murder, gives the term work-life balance new meaning. When one life unexpectedly bleeds into the other, leading to a secret admirer and borderline insta-fame, Charlotte is forced to ask herself if she really can have it all.Slick and unsettling, Kill, Sleep, Repeat is a cunning tale of deception and desire that begs the question: Do we ever really know people the way we think we do?Praise for Kill, Sleep, Repeat "Fast-paced and gory. A perfect thriller." "Brace yourself for a twisty, exhilarating ride, set at breakneck speed.""Fans of suspense will be rewarded." "Enthralling and unconventional. King in her element." "Brilliantly written. Fast-paced and gory. Twists and turns galore. Absolutely unpredictable." "Sexy. Brutal. Surprising. Violent. Thriller lovers won't be disappointed."

Children and adults will be transported to a tropical dreamland with Dr. Carolan's lyrical text and illustrations by award-winning Kauai artist, Joanna F. Carolan. The book comes with an audio CD by GRAMMY® Award Nominee, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, which includes her rendition of Brahms' Lullaby sung in Hawaiian and English. Amy is accompanied by the award winning sounds of Ken Emerson on slack key guitar.

In the tradition of Gone Girl and Behind Closed Doors comes a gripping, twisted, furiously clever read that demands your attention, and keeps you guessing until the very end. For fans of the anti-heroine and stories told in unorthodox ways, Her delivers us the perfect dark and provocative villain. The only question--who is it? "After four, I quit counting. What's the point if you know it isn't going to stop?" Sadie is jealous. Why wouldn't she be? Her life is falling apart. Meanwhile, her new neighbor is everything she is not.Ann is perfect--the kind of woman everyone loves to hate--and a best friend to die for. She hosts over-the-top dinner parties, takes parenting to an entirely different level, and makes ambition look sexy as hell.Sadie learns quick: the best way to cure jealousy is to befriend it. She also learns there's more to her new friend than meets the eye. She's patient, she's kind, and possibly a serial killer.It isn't until Ann's proclivities hit a little too close to home that Sadie has to ask herself how much she's willing to overlook in the name of getting what she wants.Exquisitely paced,Her is an unnerving and electrifying psychological thriller about jealousy, passion, and the dangerous places desire can take you. Full of enough tension and twists to make even the most seasoned suspense reader break out in a cold sweat, it keeps you guessing until the very last page.Praise for Her "A perfect dark, pleasure." "Raw. Visceral. Twisted. This may well be King's best work yet." "Her starts with a bang and never lets up. It's the kind of story that makes you think long after you turn the final page.""Masterfully suspenseful. Slickly poetic.""Fans of Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins meet your next obsession.""Provocative and scary.""A dark and edgy page-turner. What every good thriller is made of." "Fresh and breathtaking insight into the darkest corners of the human psyche."

Travel around the world with the Magic 'Ukulele! Let Dr. Carolan's whimsical rhymes and Joanna Carolan's colorful illustrations take you on a musical, inspirational journey. The book comes with an audio CD narrated by Hawaii's foremost 'ukulele teacher, Roy Sakuma accompanied by the award-winning sounds of Ken Emerson. Colorful chord charts and easy-to-learn songs are also included in the book.

"This tale of seduction, obsession, and murder will resonate with fans of Patricia Highsmith. The pace is fast, the prose is smooth, and the plot genuinely twisty.""She felt no remorse for drawing blood. In the context of their relationship, it had its place." For Max and Laurel, nothing is off limits when they meet in room 553. Their illicit affair is exhilarating, passionate--and dangerous. Driven as much by compulsion as pleasure, Max can't stop. His mistress is Jesus on the streets, and Satan in the sack. But when things take a sharp and sudden turn for the worse, he finds himself ensnared in a trap of his own making. Under heavy scrutiny by the police and the media, Max is hailed as a cold and evasive womanizer. He made mistakes, to be sure. But does that make him a killer?Unnerving and addictive, Room 553 is a vivid and sensual psychological thriller that weaves a story of cruelty, reckless desire, and blind, bloody justice. Praise for Room 553 "King successfully constructs a teetering house of cards precariously stacked with lies, which threatens to topple at any moment. Suspense lovers will devour this deliciously duplicitous read, which is chock-full of twists, turns, lust, greed, and dishonesty.""King writes with a cool detachment and unflinching emotional honesty that takes your breath away.""Riveting. King excels at taking the reader to the darkest places in the human psyche." "Sharp. Stunning. A suspenseful, downright scary page-turner.""King does it again. Another perfect dark pleasure delivered seamlessly." "Fierce, and deeply felt." "Haunting and compulsive, artsy and edgy. Cancel your plans, because you'll finish this addictive novel in one sitting.""Room 553 pulls you in and doesn't let go. It's the perfect gripping thriller."

Barack Obama is the first United States President to be born in Hawai‘i, the Aloha State. A President from Hawai‘i — originally distributed exclusively in that state — explores the unique history and cultural traditions of President Obama’s birthplace. In addition to the well-known concept of aloha, it introduces such Hawaiian concepts as kokua (to help), lokahi (unity), and ohana (family), among others, and includes quotes from Barack Obama’s speeches, books, and interviews that reflect and embrace these themes.

Kids will have fun finding their piko - the Hawaiian word for bellybutton - in this parts-of-the-body Kauai pediatrician, Dr. Carolan. This Is My Piko comes with a read-along CD narrated by award-winning Hawaiian recording artist Napua Grieg. In addition to the narration, the CD includes a sing-along with Napua and her daughters performing a Hawaiian folk song about the parts of the body by Auntie Edith Kanaka'ole.

Visit with "Old Makana" on his Taro Farm in Hawai'i. This engaging book comes with a sing-along CD, by preeminent Hawaiian recording artists Willie K and Eric Gilliom. This engaging duo bring Hawai'i to life with slack key guitar and this Hawaiian version of the children's classic Old MacDonald Had a Farm. Children will learn the Hawaiian names of native and farm animals found in Hawai'i and the sounds they make. Joanna Carolan's colorful and whimsical illustrations will charm children of all ages. Old Makana Had a Taro Farm won a 2008 Bronze Moonbeam Children's Book Award from the Independent Publishers' Association.

A President from Hawaii explores the unique history and cultural traditions of Hawaii. Discover our 50th State, the Aloha State, birthplace of President Obama. In addition to the well-known concept of aloha, the book introduces the Hawaiian concepts of kokua (to help), lokahi (unity) and ohana (family), among others. The book includes quotes from speeches by Barack Obama which reflect these concepts along with photographs from his childhood. This book is for children ages 8 and up, although adults will find it informative as well. The book comes with an audio CD narrated by preeminent Hawaiian recording artist, Amy Hanaiali i, a three-time GRAMMY® nominee, and winner of 12 Na Hoku Hanohano awards. Amy is accompanied by Keli i Kaneali i, a six-time Na Hoku Hanohano award winner, on Hawaiian slack-key guitar. The CD also includes Amy s new single These Islands, and a traditional Hawaiian oli (chant) performed by a Merrie Monarch Miss Aloha Hula recipient, Healani Youn. The CD brings the book alive, and gives a true Hawaiian flavor to the reading experience.

In the tradition of Gone Girl and Behind Closed Doors comes a gripping, twisted, furiously clever read that demands your attention, and keeps you guessing until the very end. For fans of the anti-heroine and stories told in unorthodox ways, The Social Affair delivers us the perfect dark and provocative villain. The only question--who is it? A timeless, perfect couple waltzes into the small coffee shop where Izzy Lewis works. Instantly enamored, she does what she always does in situations like these: she searches them out on social media.Just like that--with the tap of a screen-- she's given a front row seat to the Dunns' picturesque life. This time, she's certain she's found what she's been searching for. This time, she'll go to whatever lengths it takes to ensure she gets it right--even if this means doing the unthinkable.Intense and original, The Social Affair is a disturbing psychological thriller that explores what can happen when privacy is traded for convenience.

In the tradition of Gone Girl and Behind Closed Doors comes a gripping, twisted, furiously clever read that demands your attention, and keeps you guessing until the very end. For fans of the anti-heroine and stories told in unorthodox ways, The Social Affair delivers us the perfect dark and provocative villain. The only question--who is it? The Social Affair | Book One A timeless, perfect couple waltzes into the small coffee shop where Izzy Lewis works. Instantly enamored, she does what she always does in situations like these: she searches them out on social media. Just like that--with the tap of a screen-- she's given a front row seat to the Dunns' picturesque life. This time, she's certain she's found what she's been searching for. This time, she'll go to whatever lengths it takes to ensure she gets it right--even if this means doing the unthinkable. Intense and original, The Social Affair is a disturbing psychological thriller that explores what can happen when privacy is traded for convenience. The Replacement Wife | Book Two Statistically speaking, fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. What are the odds for murder? Widower Tom Anderson is a savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Problem is, one is a lonely number. Thankfully, he solved for X by finding the perfect woman. It wasn't easy. Tom is very specific. He has to be. Having checked 'find trophy wife' off his list, life was moving along swimmingly. Until that perfect woman let it slip--she has a past. One she kept hidden, almost perfectly. Sure, she lied--she fudged the numbers. Most women do. Now, Tom has buyers' remorse and according to cult rules only two options: get rid of her--or single-handedly erase her past. She's a liar. But she does keep house well. And she makes a mean lasagna. Decisions, decisions. Razor-sharp and utterly gripping, this electrifying story explores the lengths one will go in the pursuit of perfection, little white lies that can turn lethal, and the danger lurking behind the smiles of those we trust most. Speak of the Devil | Book Three In the upscale suburb where Vanessa Bolton lives, she's your average suburban housewife. She does her grocery shopping on Tuesday, Thursday mornings are reserved for Pilates, Sundays for church. At home, she's an impeccable housekeeper and a mother with a mediocre track record. But in discreet hotel rooms throughout the city, she can be whatever you want her to be--provided you can afford the hourly fee. In the rapidly expanding cult to which she belongs, Vanessa has been assigned the role of a "Siren"--a recruiter trained to use seduction to elicit compliance from her marks. Vanessa's latest assignment--an unsuspecting chemist merely looking for something without strings--proves to be her toughest yet. Unwilling to neatly slide into the roles society has prescribed for them, the two collide in a sensual and savage affair that threatens not only their own lives but also those they seek to protect most. Featuring "tantalizing suspense, pulse-pounding danger, sex, and double-dealing," Speak of the Devil is a timely and riveting psychological thriller that is impossible to put down.