The Overthrow of Hawaii is a work of fiction based on actual historic events in late nineteenth century Hawaii. Jack Powers, a powerful attorney with a deep-seated hatred of the native Hawaiian people, organizes a secret agency to overthrow the Queen of Hawaii. David Coe, an intellectually gifted young lawyer and Powers' protege, admires Powers and covets his wealth and lavish life style, but, raised with a strong religious background, is eventually overcome by the injustices of the overthrow. He must decide whether to continue pursuit of his materialistic goals; to turn against his mentor,...