This is the fourth installment of the Mahu series (although there is a book of short stories called Mahu Men which takes place between Mahu Surfer and Mahu Vice.) This was a hard book to start. When I read through the first few paragraphs I was in shock. Kimo and Mike had split up? WHAT???


Then something horrible happens - the very first building Kimo's father ever built on his own has burned down and arson is discovered. Now Kimo must work with Fire Inspector and ex-boyfriend Mike Riccardi to find out who set the fire and why.


In typical Plakcy formula, the plot thickens and twists throughout the book, as does the relationship between Kimo and Mike. While both of the men have their issues (and they are not necessarily easy ones to deal with), they still have to work together; but there is a wall of tension, anger, hurt, and humiliation between them. Even though I was heartbroken to find out they had split up, I couldn't put the book down as I read chapter after chapter into the night. 


As I always remind you, if you're looking at this for a first Plakcy/Mahu read, go back to the first book in the series and read through them in order. That way you don't miss out on anything!