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T Kira Mahealani Madden, assistant professor of literature and creative writing, has just released her first novel, Whidbey, a thriller that chronicles three women connected by a convicted child abuser. Named to several “most-anticipated” prominent fiction lists, the book is based in part on events from Madden’s personal life. Hamilton Communications Office student writer Mairin Hoffman ’29 recently connected with Professor Madden to discuss the novel and the writing process.