Mysterious murders are happening on the streets of Bramond. The city’s best detective, Carter Baxter Lee, takes on the investigation of these tangled cases, but runs into a number of problems. No witnesses. No leads. No way to catch the elusive criminal. To expose the killer before the Emperor arrives, the lawman who’s used to doing everything himself is forced to seek help. But the trouble is, the only talented magician—master of death after death… A girl?! Daring, stubborn, proud, with her own secrets. And her best friend is a bold, well-fed talking raven! Can they work together? Will they manage to prevent a new crime? Who knows—but the sorceress is already in the case!