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Finally back in Hilo with her family, Leilani (The Islands at the End of the World) must strengthen her connection to the Emerald Orchid in order to prevent a rival from sending the alien entity away and dooming Earth to nuclear winter. This enthralling post-apocalyptic adventure provides high-stakes action, survival drama, strong character relationships, and an inside look at Hawaii's Big Island.
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Leilani would rather be surfing in Hilo than traveling to Honolulu to participate in an experimental epilepsy study--especially when all the technology on the Big Island of Hawaii goes dead and Leilani and her father lose contact with the outside world. The pair will do whatever it takes to get home in this thrilling apocalyptic adventure story with strong exploration of Hawaiian religion and culture.