Neil Plakcy Books

Whether a hundred times life size on a billboard or romping through the pages of a glossy magazine in his Calvins, Tommys or Ralphs, the male model is the gold standard for masculine beauty. The characters in these stories run the gamut, from the billboard-gracing Aiden in Cynthia Hamilton's Big Picture to life models in drawing classes and ordinary guys immortalised in a catalogue shoot in T. Hitman's When Gary Met Larry. They hook up with artists, photographers, roommates and lovers in locations from New York and Miami to a beach in Australia.

In the ninth installment of the Mahu Series, openly gay Honolulu detective Kimo Kanapa'aka takes on a temporary role with the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force. He investigates threatening letters to a U.S. Senator, linked to attacks on mixed-race families, while grappling with the safety of his newborn twins amidst rising hate on Oahu.

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.

From murderers to missing babies to a shaggy dog with an unusual appetite, openly gay Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa'aka has his hands full in this selection of ten short investigations in the Aloha State

New fathers investigate the death of a young family.

Set during the festive holiday season in Stewart's Crossing, the story unfolds as a killer disrupts the celebrations. The tension heightens as the community grapples with the threat lurking among them, blending the joy of the holidays with a gripping murder mystery. As characters navigate the challenges of the season, they must confront the dark realities that come to light amidst the festivities.

A unique detective duo combines human intuition and canine instincts to solve mysteries together. Their partnership not only tackles crime but also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the bond between humans and animals. As they navigate various cases, the duo encounters challenges that test their skills and deepen their connection, showcasing the heartwarming aspects of collaboration in the pursuit of justice. This engaging narrative promises both suspense and emotional depth.