In the city of Nuseo, truth is hard to come by. Whether it be writing reports for the alderman, taking on a new community case to resolve, or hiring a secretary that actually has the necessary experience to deal with inter-species affairs, Cas knows this all too well. And she’s given up: the moving truck’s already been booked, the lease almost spent. It’s time to uproot and replant.
But a famous detective is back in town, and he’s looking for recruits to help with a new mystery afoot. He also happens to hold the key to something Cas wants–something that might just make her stay. Cas may be dragged into something far deeper than she’s ever bargained for–and that’s if she even gets her end of the deal they’ve agreed on. But in a world full of lies, who’s to tell?