Mahu

<p><em>Mahu</em>---a generally negative Hawaiian term for homosexuals---introduces a unique character to detective fiction. Kimo Kanapa'aka is a handsome mixed-race surfer living in Honolulu a police detective confronting his sexual orientation in an atmosphere of macho bravado within the police force.</p><p>A man of intelligence strength honesty resourcefulness and intense dedication to the people of Hawai'i Kimo is a hard-boiled hero you will never forget. This case will take him from the sun-splashed beaches of Waikiki to elegant hilltop neighborhoods-and into the darkness of the human heart.</p><p>Fast-paced intricately plotted thoroughly enjoyable <em>Mahu </em>is a sexy surprisingly moving mystery about discovering oneself as much as catching a killer.</p><p>Plakcy is a four-time finalist for the Lambda Literary Award. This is the first in the series.</p><p><em>What the critics have said about the Mahu Investigations:</em></p><p>Plakcy keeps the waves of suspense crashing! <em>In LA Magazine</em></p><p>Hits all the right notes as a mystery. <em>Mystery Book News</em></p><p>Kimo brings needed diversity to the genre and the author handles the island setting well. <em>Honolulu Star-Bulletin</em></p><p>Spotless pace intriguing plots twists and an earnest depiction of challenges faced by people transitioning out of the closet. <em>Honolulu Advertiser</em></p><p>Recommended to a wide audience. <em> Reviewing the Evidence</em></p>