Charles Knief

1 Series

Charles Knief is an American author known for his crime fiction novels, particularly the John Caine series. A former airborne soldier, pilot, and engineer, he has lived in Hawaii and now resides in Irvine, California with his wife.

In "Diamond Head," the first John Caine novel by Charles Knief, retired naval officer John Caine is tasked by an admiral to investigate his daughter's murder. Caine uncovers her involvement in Hawaii's snuff film industry. Determined to protect the admiral from scandal, Caine pursues the killer while navigating the dangerous underworld.