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.
""This is the second book about Hawaiian police detective, Kimo Kanapa'aka and follows closely on the heels of the first book. Having had his suspension overturned Kimo joins a new department, or rather, to his friends and family he doesn't. Whilst they think that he has headed to another part of island to surf and think about his future in fact he's working undercover to discover more about the recent murders of three surfers. This is much more a crime/police procedural story with a gay protagonist than it is any form of M/M romance and I really liked the realism of Kimo coming to terms with his new status of being an out gay man whilst juggling a difficult case and his extended family. Definitely need to keep going with this series."" - Goodreads Reader