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Mahu Surfer

Neil S Plakcy

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English
Samwise Books
22 July 2019
MAHU SURFER, the second book in Neil Plakcy's Mahu Investigations mystery series, sends gay Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa'aka back to his surfing past. His new boss asks the former competitive surfer to go undercover on Oahu's North Shore to find the killer of three surfers. The catch: he can't tell any of his family or friends that he has returned to the force, causing him to lie, when he has just come out of the closet and begun to tell the truth about his life. In his return to the North Shore, Kimo discovers trouble in paradise, from an epidemic rise in the use of crystal meth to increasing pressure on real estate prices. He also rekindles an uneasy friendship with a man whose sexual assault drove him into the police academy, and further into the closet, six years earlier. Readers will enjoy an exotic locale, plenty of aloha spirit and a dash of surf culture, as well as a slam-bang ending.

Finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for best gay mystery. Perfect for fans of Joseph Hansen, Michael Nava, and John Morgan Wilson.
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Imprint:   Samwise Books
Volume:   02
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 17mm
Weight:   431g
ISBN:   9798348237189
Series:   Mahu Investigations
Pages:   320
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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.

Reviews for Mahu Surfer

""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


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