Out past the reef, where the waves first begin, there’s no room for mistakes.

They call it the zero break—the deep-water point where a swell starts building long before it crashes to shore.

For Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa’aka, it’s about to become all too real.

When a young mother is found murdered in what looks like a home invasion, the case seems straightforward—until Kimo and his partner Ray Donne begin pulling at the threads. Beneath the surface lies a tangled web of family loyalties, business dealings, and secrets someone is willing to kill to protect.

And the deeper Kimo goes, the more dangerous the waters become.

Because this isn’t random. It’s targeted.

And someone is watching his every move.

Off the job, the pressure is just as intense. Kimo and fire investigator Mike Riccardi are facing hard questions about their future—how much they’re willing to risk, and what they’re willing to sacrifice to stay together.

As the case closes in and the stakes rise, Kimo must navigate treacherous currents on every front.

One wrong move…and everything he’s built could be swept away. Praise for the Mahu Investigations“Plakcy keeps the waves of suspense crashing!” — In LA Magazine“Hits all the right notes as a mystery.” — Mystery Book News“Kimo brings needed diversity to the genre, and the author handles the island setting well.” — Honolulu Star-Bulletin