All seems in order until Natalie hears a somewhat familiar voice during the in-flight breakfast. Natalie looks in amazement at a casual and worry-free Monk on the plane headed for Hawaii. Planes, strangers, and casual do not typically describe Monk. Swallowing a doctor-prescribed pill, Monk transforms to a pseudo-cool guy with no inhibitions. Landing in Hawaii, Natalie prays that Monk will not ruin her friend’s wedding or her sun-filled activities.

When the pill’s effects wear off, Monk latches onto life’s imperfections including the groom and the hotel room towels. The curious Monk then intrudes upon a Hawaiian police crime scene. A hotel guest is found dead in a bungalow hot tub. Lt. Ben Kealoha declares the death accidental; the woman drowned after being knocked unconscious by a wayward coconut. Monk declares that the woman was murdered, and Natalie realizes that the Hawaiian sun will not stop Monk’s investigation. Monk sidesteps his way through a chain of suspects. Premiere guest and psychic Dylan Swift offers messages that could lead Monk to the killer. Can Monk solve the murder in the midst of an abundance of geckos, raw nature, and a hotel of rolled towels?

Author and television scriptwriter Lee Goldberg tells an intriguing mystery with fun, quirky characters. Fans of the Monk television series will recognize scenarios from past episodes and will enjoy extended time with the Monk characters. Natalie’s point of view provides an unexpected and delightful twist. Goldberg nails Monk’s intriguing and complex character. Natalie and Monk’s interactions are laugh-out-loud funny. Find Mr. Monk Goes to Hawaii and take a humorous trip through murder and deceit!