This is the first book in a fantasy mystery series about a boy, Joey Taylor, and his lovable rescue dog, Max. They are buddy detectives who work together solving crimes. In this book they witness a hit-and-run accident. With the help of Officer Burt, the fantasy stunt of the bizarre Miss Bubbles, and Max's magic, the two amateur detectives experience rollicking adventures as they seek to capture the hit-and-run driver and see that justice is done.