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Description
In the twilight of a mysterious childhood full of wonder, Billy Argo, boy detective, is brokenhearted to find that his younger sister and crime-solving partner, Caroline, has committed suicide. Ten years later, Billy, age thirty, returns from an extended stay at St. Vitus' Hospital for the... read more
Cast of Characters
- Billy Argo: Former boy detective. Now an adult living in an institution.
- Caroline Argo: Billy's sister and childhood partner.
- Effie Mumford: Incredibly intelligent 11 year old who lives across the street from Billy's Home. She wears a big pink coat because she hates being touched.
- Gus Mumford: Effie's younger brother. Also very bright, but never gets called on in class. Gus has stopped speaking and instead communicates by writing.
- Mr. Pluto: A former circus strongman and ex-con who lives in the same Home as Billy. He is bald and wears a wig.
- Professor Von Golum: The boy detective's old nemesis. Thought deceased, he also lives in Shady Glens.
- Penny Maple: A lady Billy meets on the bus. She is extremely shy and a kleptomaniac. Her favorite colors are pink and brown.
Memorable Quotes
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“"So, are you going to find its head or not?" the girl asks. "No. It does not look like it." "No?" the girl asks. "No, I don't think it very likely." "You're not a very good detective, are you?" "No. I'm afraid I am not."”
Effie Mumford, Billy Argo -
“It is embarrassing to admit, but Chapter Fourteen has been stolen. We truly apologize for this.”
First Sentence
Dear Reader, the story thus far, as you may have forgotten: Even as a young boy, Billy Argo showed an uncanny talent for solving puzzles of almost every configuration, arrangement, and design.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Joe Meno (Author)
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