Killers, Liars, and Cowards: A Portrait of a Family
A reading of the novel Killers, Liars, and Cowards: A Portrait of a Family, which is about Kailani Kahale, who was born to save the earth from annihilation, her grandfather's mysterious vision foretelling her fate—at least that's what her family says. But how can she believe them when they're nothing but killers, liars, and cowards? Just in case, she lives off the grid on her property in the Hawaiian jungle, quietly tending to her bees, avoiding contact with the outside world.
Everything changes when the FBI finds a body on her land, forcing her into hiding. To return home, she must confront the devil, a Texas lawyer named David Goddard; uncover the web of family lies; and find her true purpose. She just has to do it before the planet blows to bits.
Episodes
60 episodes
Easy Pregnancy - Chapter 1
Elaine Brown, the narrator, is pregnant and far away from Connecticut, the only home she has ever known. Scary, even if she’s holed away in a mansion in Hawai’i. But she better buckle up - it’s about to get a lot scarier.
The In-Laws - Chapter 2
Benny reveals a story about his family, a fantastical tale about the importance of oxygen for proper brain function.
Chocolate Cake and Milk - Chapter 3
Elaine finds an ally in the house, one willing and able to defend her if needed, and it’s beginning to look like she might need it.
Babysitting - Chapter 5
Elaine discovers luxury shopping, and Benny throws himself into DYI projects in the jungle.
A Miracle in Connecticut - Chapter 6
Elaine is thrown into beekeeping by her family without a proper suit. How horrifying.
Pukalani - Chapter 7
Kailani takes breaks from her studies by deep diving into the Pacific Ocean.
Creepy Twins - Chapter 9
Elaine overhears even more secrets, this time about her.
Legal Parental Rights - Chapter 10
Shocked by her fate, Elaine decides it’s time to get Kailani away from her crazy family.
Drivers - Chapter 12
The Kahales, including Elaine, establish a much-needed schedule until Kailani requests a change.
Junior - Chapter 13
It seems Kai has made a new friend? That doesn’t sound right.
First of Many - Chapter 14
Elaine, unable to let go of disturbing thoughts, follows the children into the library, where she finds an unexpected scene.
Recap - Chapters 1 through 7
Quick recap and commentary on Chapters 1 through 7.
Welcome to the Jungle - Chapter 16
Kailani, Manoa and Benny arrive in the jungle in the middle of the night. How many nights will they stay? At least one.
Waiting by the Telephone - Chapter 17
The Kahales wait for Kailani to get back to normal, as normal as our jungle girl is able.
Vegetarian - Chapter 18
Benny caught wind and only set the traps when Kai was occupied with the bees, avoiding the loud protests of a young vegetarian, well-trained in entitlement and an insufferable sense of superiority.