Erik Phantomstein is a mystery novel writer who has a nose for suspicious crimes. His curiosity and his intelligence often get him into trouble, but they always make great stories in the end. With the help of his friend, a young cop named Sage Nathanial Verdecroste, he tracks down killers, kidnappers, and frauds, just using his intelligence, his curiosity, and of course, his nose. Despite his wit and charm, Erik doesn't take interest in anyone, despite his best friend's insistent teasing. What will happen when a woman steps into his life? Can he solve cases and confront the one thing that makes him more nervous than a criminal's psyche?