<p><strong>Intrigue lurks everywhere &mdash; even at Diamond Head one of the world's most beautiful places.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ten talented people dedicated to the preservation of the Hawaiian Islands gather on the summit of the volcanic crater in Oahu for a filmmaking project.&nbsp; But two of the men suddenly vanish after they clash on the clifftop.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Due to highly suspicious past events sleuth Pari Malik fears the worst.&nbsp; One of the men the benevolent leader of a historic nature reserve had been blindsided and stabbed in the neck a year ago.&nbsp; The other man a womanizing scoundrel who was once one of the reserve's groundskeepers had been a prime suspect in the attempted murder.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While investigating the disappearances Pari a keen observer uncovers a plethora of secrets and hidden agendas.&nbsp; And solving the mysteries may require her to discover complexities about herself and unravel the deepest enigma from her own past.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&quot;Lurking on the Tightrope&quot; is Van Argan's mesmerizing debut novel full of surprising twists and suspense. It is the first book in the Pari Malik mystery series and can be read as a stand-alone story.</p>