When Amos Polkinghorn, creator of the beloved detective Daniel Dean, spots suspicious activity in his neighbor's empty house, he eagerly dives into the investigation. Armed with his fictional hero's deductive skills, Polkinghorn uncovers a series of perplexing clues. As he pieces together the evidence, he envisions the headlines praising his brilliant solution. But the suburban setting holds more secrets than he imagined, and Polkinghorn soon finds that real mysteries aren't as straightforward as the ones he writes. This delightful tale blends humor and suspense, keeping readers guessing until the very end.