Early Times never intended to become a detective of any flavor. He carries his moniker easily in New Orleans, where façade outshines naked truth.
Secure in his theatrical career Early enjoys a carefree life among his fellow artists in New Orleans’ French Quarter. A severed head landing on his front porch thrusts him into the detective trade.
Letters begin to arrive, each containing a Tarot card. Landlady Angélique Rolé uses her knowledge of island occult to help unravel the mystery.
Homicide Detective Jackson Paris considers Early a prime murder suspect as the stage designer’s memory of the night before fails him. Further investigation reveals his questionable San Francisco past. Has it followed him to the Crescent City?
Proving his innocence is only possible by solving the crime. That is, if he survives.