A bomb explodes at a gay rights gala—and Kimo Kanapa’aka is in the blast zone.
In MAHU FIRE, the third Mahu Investigation by Lambda Literary Award finalist Neil S. Plakcy, Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa’aka is attending a charity event supporting marriage equality when an explosion tears through the crowd.
What looks like a single act of violence quickly becomes something far more dangerous.
As attacks escalate against LGBTQ+ businesses across O’ahu, Kimo suspects a coordinated campaign fueled by rising religious extremism. But proving it means stepping into the path of a killer who believes he’s on a righteous mission.
Working alongside fire inspector Mike Riccardi—whose intensity is matched only by the sparks between them—Kimo follows a trail of ash, secrets, and hate that leads closer to home than he ever expected.
And as the next target emerges, Kimo realizes the bomber isn’t finished yet.
He’s just getting started.
Set against the lush backdrop of Hawaii, Mahu Fire blends high-stakes suspense, emotional depth, and slow-burning attraction in a gripping mystery where the cost of truth could be everything.
Award-Winning Mystery Series
Winner of the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Police Procedural
Finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Best Gay Mystery
Perfect for fans of Joseph Hansen, Michael Nava, and John Morgan Wilson
What Readers Are Saying
“Plakcy keeps the waves of suspense crashing!” — In LA Magazine
“Spotless pace, intriguing plot twists…” — Honolulu Advertiser
“Recommended to a wide audience.” — Reviewing the Evidence
