We start out with a highly competent detective in LA who makes a very public mistake. It doesn't matter whether or not he was right, he has to go. The first mystery is the end of Arthur's career, and possibly the end of his talent.
After losing his control and then his job, Arthur moves back in with his mom, and they start the Beautyman & Beautyman Detective Agency, finding their first clients among the relatives of Mrs. B's bridge club. Arthur and mom don't always agree, and that gets them in a lot of trouble in the second and third stories.

I recommend this to anyone who likes a quirky comeback story. ( )