The beautiful tropical island of O'ahu is filled with predators, from high-flying owls to bottom-dwelling criminals. When the body of an island patrician is found in a warehouse fire, tracking his killers will bring openly gay Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa'aka into contact with many of those predators, natural and otherwise. Kimo and his detective partner Ray Donne dig deep into the history of Hawai'i as the islands were teetering on the brink of statehood in order to understand the victim, his killer, and their motives. Kimo and his partner, fire investigator Mike Riccardi, decide to become foster parents for a homeless teen who witnessed the crime, while preparing to become dads themselves. What the critics have said about the Mahu Investigations: "Plakcy keeps the waves of suspense crashing!" In LA Magazine "Hits all the right notes as a mystery." Mystery Book News "Kimo brings needed diversity to the genre, and the author handles the island setting well." Honolulu Star-Bulletin "Spotless pace, intriguing plots twists, and an earnest depiction of challenges faced by people transitioning out of the closet." Honolulu Advertiser "Recommended to a wide audience." Reviewing the Evidence "I love reading Plakcy's detective/body guards for hire stories. He has this easy way of writing that has excellent descriptions of the locations around his characters, as well as great narrative that one would expect to hear from his characters. He can be funny and very serious from one sentence to another...which makes it interesting to follow along his creative story telling. .." - Goodreads Reader Neil Plakcy crafts engaging stories that celebrate love, identity, and found family across multiple genres. From the charming Golden Retriever mysteries to the gritty Mahu series featuring a gay Hawaiian detective, Plakcy's work normalizes LGBTQ+ relationships through compelling narratives. His "Have Body, Will Guard" adventures blend romance with global intrigue, while the Angus Green FBI thrillers showcase a young gay agent's unique perspective. Whether penning contemporary romances or Victorian-era tales, Plakcy's straightforward, immersive style transports readers worldwide, from Miami to London. With over two decades of experience, Plakcy offers not just entertainment, but a window into diverse queer experiences, inviting readers to see the world through different eyes.