Gumshoe Conrad Metcalf has problemsnot the least of which are the rabbit in his waiting room and the trigger-happy kangaroo on his tail. Near-future Oakland is an ominous place where evolved animals function as members of society, the police monitor citizens by their karma levels, and mind-numbing drugs such as Forgettol and Acceptol are all the rage. In this brave new world, Metcalf has been shadowing the wife of an affluent doctor, perhaps falling a little in love with her at the same time. But when the doctor turns up ...
Read More
Gumshoe Conrad Metcalf has problemsnot the least of which are the rabbit in his waiting room and the trigger-happy kangaroo on his tail. Near-future Oakland is an ominous place where evolved animals function as members of society, the police monitor citizens by their karma levels, and mind-numbing drugs such as Forgettol and Acceptol are all the rage. In this brave new world, Metcalf has been shadowing the wife of an affluent doctor, perhaps falling a little in love with her at the same time. But when the doctor turns up dead, our amiable investigator finds himself caught in the crossfire in a futuristic world that is both funnyand not so funny.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. No dust jacket. Audience: adult FAST delivery from the U. S. of a new, softcover book. Usually shipped in one business day. Sent from a non-smoking, non-pet environment. Excellent customer service.