Andy Broussard, the plump and proud medical examiner for the City of New Orleans, is sitting too close for comfort to the murder of his Uncle Joe at a family picnic in Bayou Sauvage. Surprisingly, the murderer immediately commits suicide. After easily determining the killer's identity, the only remaining task for Broussard and the police is to uncover the motive for such a heinous act. But suddenly, the case takes a bizarre turn. D. J. Donaldson's fans can rejoice once again, knowing that Kit, Andy, Phil, Bubba, Grandma O, and Teddy are back in a terrific new story that pushes their abilities to the limit.