The Dutch Uncle is the first book in a series featuring P. T. O'Connor, who works for W.E.B. Enterprises, an investigative firm located in one of the less desirable neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The story starts with the strong-arm coercion of Clarence Reynolds, the adoptive uncle of the firm's owner, W. E. Barrett. It evolves through encounters with would-be gangsters, crooked cops, less than ethical businessmen, ersatz radical revolutionaries, murder, kidnapping and twisted politicians. With help from his girlfriend, Beth, his boss Will Barrett and Will's beautiful wife, Pamula, P. T. eventually untangles this convoluted conspiracy. In the end, P. T. concludes that most criminal behavior has its base in illogical thinking. As the violence of the crime escalates, the reasoning for its commission diminishes.