Living with her weird uncle, troublemaking Ruby learns that his agency's reclusive clients aren't human! That works for her; but then the trouble starts....
Ruby Morgan's parents are in prison for blowing up a post office. Though they didn't harm anyone, this is a social handicap for Ruby. She's a misfit and troublemaker, but finds her niche with her odd Uncle Simon, and the hidden, diverse community of non-humans that his secretive agency serves.
But Ruby's world falls apart again when Simon is arrested for murder. Ruby learns dangerous secrets that put her in a position to find the real killer; she must clear Simon, and fast, or lose her happy home.
The politics are complex. A misstep could expose her new friends to the mundanes, or start a little war. Can Ruby trust the vigilante Enforcers? They might do anything to preserve secrecy, and let justice go hang. Can she believe mystical and perhaps unbalanced Ms. Wheelwright? Seymour might be willing to help, but about all he can do from his tank is send email.
The world of Simon Goodnight is a place of secrets, surprises, covert conflicts and odd alliances. Come with Ruby through the door of the Goodnight Agency, and explore.
Complete at 86,000 words (but only partially posted).