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K-Pop Double Life (Have Body, Will Guard, #15) was the most recently released book by Neil S. Plakcy, on September 28th, 2026.

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Neil S. Plakcy Stats: The highest rated book by Neil S. Plakcy on Book Notification is In Dog We Trust, the first novel in the Golden Retriever Mystery series.

The most read book by Neil S. Plakcy on Book Notification is In Dog We Trust, the first novel in the Golden Retriever Mystery series. The second most read book is The Kingdom of Dog (Golden Retriever Mystery #2).

Below is a complete list of Neil S. Plakcy books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Neil S. Plakcy is the Golden Retriever Mystery Series.

List of Angus Green Books in Publication Order

A young FBI agent solves crimes while navigating personal and professional challenges in Florida.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Next One Will Kill You
2016
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2
Nobody Rides for Free
2017
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3
10
Survival is a Dying Art
2018
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4
Brackish Water
2023
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List of Golden Retriever Mystery Books in Publication Order

Steve and his golden retriever investigate murders and uncover clues across their Pennsylvania community.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.9
In Dog We Trust
2010
Go
2
9
The Kingdom of Dog
2011
Go
3
10
Dog Helps Those
2012
Go
4
9.3
Dog Bless You
2013
Go
5
9
Whom Dog Hath Joined
2014
Go
6
7
Dog Have Mercy
2015
Go
7
9
Honest to Dog
2016
Go
8
8
Dog Is in the Details
2017
Go
9
9
Dog Knows
2018
Go
10
7.5
Dog's Green Earth
2019
Go
11
A Litter of Golden Mysteries
2020
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12
7.5
Dog Willing
2020
Go
13
6
Dog's Waiting Room
2021
Go
14
6.5
Dog's Honest Truth
2022
Go
15
7.5
All Dog's Children
2022
Go
16
6
Dog of Thieves
2023
Go
17
6
In Dog's Image
2023
Go
18
Blessing of the Dogs
2024
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19
Food of the Dogs
2024
Go
20
Dog Grant Me
2025
Go
21
Dog of Deliverance
2025
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22
Dog Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
2025
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23
Dog's Kitchen
2025
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24
Dog of Secrets
2026
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List of Got 10 Minutes? Books in Publication Order

Romances featuring men finding love, connection, and new perspectives in unexpected circumstances.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Heart's Desire (By: Derek Adams)
2011
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2
The Surveillance Detail (By: Derek Adams)
2011
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3
The Catbird Seat
2011
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4
Love At First Sight (By: Theo Fenraven)
2011
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5
Picture This (By: Theo Fenraven)
2011
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6
Love of My Life (By: Derek Adams)
2011
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7
Walk Through Fire (By: Laura Baumbach)
2011
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List of Guns + Tacos Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Guns + Tacos books are Tacos de Cazuela con Smith & Wesson, A Gyro and a Glock, and Sopa and a Streetsweeper.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Tacos de Cazuela con Smith & Wesson (By: Gary Phillips)
2019
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2
Three Brisket Tacos and a Sig Sauer (By: Michael Bracken)
2019
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3
A Gyro and a Glock ( By: Frank Zafiro)
2019
Go
4
Three Chalupas, Rice, Soda…and a Kimber .45 (By: Trey R. Barker)
2019
Go
5
Some Churros and El Burro (By: William Dylan Powell)
2019
Go
6
A Beretta, Burritos and Bears (By: James A. Hearn)
2019
Go
7
Burritos & Bullets (By: Eric Beetner)
2020
Go
8
Jalapeño Poppers and a Flare Gun (By: Trey R. Barker, Michael Bracken)
2020
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9
Four Shrimp Tacos and a Walther P38 (By: Alec Cizak)
2020
Go
10
A Taco, A T-Bird, A Beretta and One Furious Night (By: Ann Aptaker)
2020
Go
11
Sopa and a Streetsweeper (By: Ryan Sayles)
2020
Go
12
Two More Tacos, a Beretta .32, and a Pink Butterfly (By: Dave Zeltserman)
2021
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13
Two Tamales, One Tokarev, and a Lifetime of Broken Promises (By: Stacy Woodson)
2021
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14
Chimichangas and a Couple of Glocks (By: David H. Hendrickson)
2021
Go
15
Refried Beans and a Snub-Nosed .44 (By: Hugh Lessig)
2021
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16
Two Steak Taco Combos and a Pair of Sig Sauers
2021
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17
A Smith & Wesson with a Side of Chorizo (By: Andrew Welsh-Huggins)
2021
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18
Two Tofu Tacos, a Taurus TX22, a Taycan, and a Ton of Trouble (By: Alan Orloff)
2022
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19
Two Black Bean and Shrimp Quesadillas, and a Pink Ruger LCP (By: Joseph S. Walker)
2022
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20
A Handful of Chicles and a Custom Nine (By: C.W. Blackwell)
2022
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21
Two Shrimp Tacos and a .22 Ruger (By: Adam Meyer)
2022
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22
Nachos, a Stun Gun, and a Wedding Ring (By: Karen E. Olson)
2022
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23
No Food, No Drink, Just the Gun (By: Trey R. Barker)
2022
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List of Have Body, Will Guard Books in Publication Order

Bodyguards Aidan and Liam protect clients from dangerous threats while navigating love, loyalty, and career challenges.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Three Wrong Turns in the Desert
2009
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2
Dancing with the Tide
2010
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3
Teach Me Tonight
2011
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4
Olives for the Stranger
2012
Go
5
Under the Waterfall
2013
Go
6
The Noblest Vengeance
2014
Go
7
Finding Freddie Venus
2015
Go
8
A Cold Wind
2016
Go
9
The Same Page
2018
Go
10
The Madness of Husbands
2020
Go
11
The Most Expensive Spice
2020
Go
12
The Graveyard of God's Name
2021
Go
13
The Feet of Blue Pigeons
2022
Go
14
The Designer of His Own Fortune
2024
Go
15
K-Pop Double Life
2026
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List of Love on... Books in Publication Order

Men in Miami pursue love, careers, and self acceptance while navigating attraction, insecurity, and complicated relationships.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.5
Love on Site
2013
Go
2
Love on Stage
2014
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3
10
Love on the Web
2015
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4
Love on the Pitch
2015
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5
10
Love on the Boil
2017
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6
Love on the Map
2018
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List of Mahu Books in Publication Order

Gay Honolulu detective Kimo investigates murders while navigating danger, prejudice, and turmoil in his personal life.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Mahu
2005
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2
Mahu Surfer
2007
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3
8.7
Mahu Fire
2008
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4
Mahu Vice
2009
Go
5
6
Mahu Men
2010
Go
6
Mahu Blood
2011
Go
7
Zero Break
2012
Go
8
Natural Predators
2013
Go
9
Accidental Contact
2014
Go
10
Children of Noah
2015
Go
11
Ghost Ship
2016
Go
12
Deadly Labors
2019
Go
13
Soldier Down
2020
Go
14
Unruly Son
2022
Go
15
The Virgin Homicides
2023
Go
16
Maui Strong
2023
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17
Blood Code
2025
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18
Mahu Tide
2026
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Mahu Tide is a prequel short story.

List of Ormond Yard Romantic Adventures Books in Publication Order

Men in Victorian England find forbidden love, face international intrigue, and fight for their futures against the constraints of society.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Gentleman and the Spy
2021
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2
The Lord and the Frenchman
2023
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3
Saving the Boxer
2024
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4
The Lord's Gambit
2025
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List of The Smiling Dog Cafe Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top The Smiling Dog Cafe books are The Smiling Dog Cafe: Volume 1, The Bridge Between Us, and Grounds for Hope.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Smiling Dog Cafe: Volume 1
2025
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2
The Bridge Between Us
2025
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3
Grounds for Hope
2025
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4
Drift and Return
2026
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Bless Our Sleep, In His Kiss, and Tough Guy Erotica.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Paws and Reflect
2006
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2
Gaylife.com
2009
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3
10
Tough Guy Erotica
2010
Go
4
Pledge Class and Other College Boy Erotica
2010
Go
5
Invasion of the Blatnicks
2010
Go
6
The Outhouse Gang
2010
Go
7
Mr. Surfer and Other Gay Erotica
2010
Go
8
Mi Amor
2011
Go
9
The Handsome Prince
2011
Go
10
The Cat Who Got Married
2011
Go
11
The Russian Boy
2011
Go
12
The Buchanan Letters
2012
Go
13
Genie for Hire
2013
Go
14
Soul Kiss
2015
Go
15
10
In His Kiss
2018
Go
16
David and Jonathan
2019
Go
17
Christmas Shift
2019
Go
18
The Burning Water
2020
Go
19
The Lock-Keeper's Heart
2021
Go
20
Being John Church
2022
Go
21
8
Bless Our Sleep
2024
Go
22
Death at the Dog Park (With: Joanna Campbell Slan)
2025
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23
The Big Race
2025
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Short contemporary fiction featuring people finding love, connection, and personal change through unexpected relationships.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
At the Diner
2010
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2
The Guardian Angel of South Beach
2010
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3
Rhiannon
2011
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4
The Six Year Itch
2011
Go
5
Photo Booth
2011
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6
Noche Buena
2011
Go
7
Lights Out Valentine
2012
Go
8
Creeling the Bridegroom
2013
Go
9
The Sea Between Us
2015
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10
Holiday Treat Recipes for Special Dogs
2015
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List of Collections in Publication Order

Erotic short fiction following gay men exploring love, desire, and relationships in diverse settings.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Three Lambs: Erotic Tales of a Gay Frat
2011
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2
Hot Steamy Shorts
2014
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
How to Succeed at a Two-Year College
2019
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2
The Murder Beats: Structure in Genre Fiction
2022
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List of Neil S. Plakcy Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Cat Who Loved Christmas
1997
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2
Animal Attraction
2007
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3
Tales of Travelrotica for Gay Men
2007
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4
Ultimate Gay Erotica 2008
2007
Go
5
Backdraft
2008
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6
Hard Hats
2008
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7
Frat Sex 2
2008
Go
8
How the West was Done
2009
Go
9
Surfer Boys
2009
Go
10
Rough Trade
2009
Go
11
Skater Boys
2010
Go
12
I Do, Two
2010
Go
13
College Boys
2010
Go
14
Model Men
2011
Go
15
Men of the Mean Streets: Gay Noir
2011
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16
Sexy Sailors
2012
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17
Beach Bums
2013
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18
Active Duty
2014
Go
19
Take This Man
2015
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20
Happy Homicides 1
2015
Go
21
Malice Domestic 11: Murder Most Conventional
2016
Go
22
Florida Happens
2018
Go
23
Guns + Tacos Vol. 6
2022
Go
24
Cupid Shot Me
2022
Go
25
Crime Hits Home
2022
Go
26
Black Cat Weekly #53
2022
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Neil S. Plakcy

Neil S. Plakcy was born in Trenton, NJ, USA.

Neil S. Plakcy is the author of the Golden Retriever Mystery series which currently consists of 24 novels. The Golden Retriever Mystery series started in 2010 with the novel In Dog We Trust. The most recently released novel in the Golden Retriever Mystery series was Dog of Secrets which was released in 2026. There are no upcoming novels for the Golden Retriever Mystery series.

Neil S. Plakcy: Awards & Accolades

Plakcy's books have won multiple awards, Mahu Fire won the Lefty Award, Hawaii Five-O Award, in 2009. Crime Hits Home won the Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection, in 2023.

Plakcy's book, Bless Our Sleep was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Paperback Original, in 2025.

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  3. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  4. Janet Evanovich, author of the Stephanie Plum Series.
  5. Dan Brown, author of the Robert Langdon Series.

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Neil S. Plakcy: F.A.Q

Where was Neil S. Plakcy Born?

Neil S. Plakcy was born in Trenton, NJ, USA and is American.

What book awards has Neil S. Plakcy won?

Mahu Fire: Lefty Award: Hawaii Five-O Award (2009).
Crime Hits Home: Anthony Award: Best Anthology / Collection (2023).

What was the first book Neil S. Plakcy wrote?

The first book written by Neil S. Plakcy was Mahu, published in 2005.

What was the most recent book Neil S. Plakcy wrote?

His most recently released work was K-Pop Double Life on September 28th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Neil S. Plakcy?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Neil S. Plakcy book is In Dog We Trust. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. In Dog We Trust (7.90)
  2. The Kingdom of Dog (9.00)
  3. Dog Helps Those (10.00)
  4. Dog Bless You (9.33)
  5. Whom Dog Hath Joined (9.00)

Are there upcoming new books by Neil S. Plakcy?

Neil S. Plakcy does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Neil S. Plakcy written?

Neil S. Plakcy has written 114 books across 17 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 4 books in the Angus Green Series
  • 24 books in the Golden Retriever Mystery Series
  • 1 book in the Got 10 Minutes? Series
  • 1 book in the Guns + Tacos Series
  • 15 books in the Have Body, Will Guard Series
  • 6 books in the Love on.. Series
  • 18 books in the Mahu Series
  • 4 books in the Ormond Yard Romantic Adventures Series
  • 4 books in The Smiling Dog Cafe Series
  • 23 Standalone Novels
  • 10 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 2 Collections
  • 2 Non-Fiction Books

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