Mai Tais, Mafia, and Mayhem

The moment 19-year-old Carol Carey first set foot in Hawaii with her girlfriends in 1971, she knew that she was destined to call it home. A year later, she packed her bags again and boarded a plane for Oahu, where she quickly found a job as a camera girl. Armed with her camera and a thirst for new experiences, she immersed herself in the sights, scents, and sounds of Waikiki. A brush with the Samoan mafia, encounters with celebrities, and run-ins with Scientologists shook her world, but each day also brought new adventures and a sense of belonging. Mai Tais, Mafia, and Mayhem is a light-hearted memoir that will transport readers back to the white-sand beaches, breathtaking scenery, and vibrant culture of 1970s Hawaii, capturing the memories that have lasted Carol a lifetime.