One Blood by Graeme Kent

In the turbulent Solomon Islands of the 1960s, British policeman Sergeant Ben Kella — part law enforcer, part peacekeeper — is caught between colonial authority and tribal tradition. When a series of strange deaths strike the islands, he teams up once again with the spirited Sister Conchita, a determined nun with an unshakable faith in justice. Together they uncover a conspiracy that reaches from local politics to global powers, revealing the deadly consequences of greed and corruption.

Rich in atmosphere and cultural depth, One Blood is a gripping mystery set against the exotic beauty and political tension of the Pacific, blending suspense, history, and humanity in equal measure.