Tired of hearing the arguements of his parents, Brann takes refuge in the basement where he falls asleep and upon waking, meets his father as a boy his own age.
When hard times among the People revive the old stories of the hero Jackaroo, an innkeeper's daughter follows her own quest to unlock the secret reality behind the legend.
Max Starling, a twelve-year-old detective and problem solver, travels around the world to rescue his parents who have become involved in a political power grab. However, to save them, he will need help from both his friends and his enemies.
"Mister Max, Solutioneer, helps the mayor investigate a string of mysterious fires, while attempting to solve the mystery of his parents' disappearance on the side"--Provided by publisher.
