Gun, With Occasional Music

Conrad Metcalf, the gumshoe, is having issues since there's a kangaroo on his tail and a rabbit in his waiting room. In a strange new world where police track residents based on their karma, developed animals are accepted members of society, and mind-numbing medicines like Acceptol and Forgettol are the trend, welcome to near-future Oakland.

Metcalf had been observing Celeste, a wealthy doctor's wife. Maybe he's simultaneously developing a little romantic interest in her. Following the doctor's death, our friendly investigator finds himself in the middle of a conflict between criminals operating out of the back room of the Fickle Muse pub and the lads from the Inquisitor's Office.

This witty first book from the author of Motherless Brooklyn blends elements of mystery, noir, and science fiction to provide a satirical, sarcastic look at what the future may hold.