Walking his dog, Jody, and a daily trip to the coffee shop was not the retirement that ex-high schoolteacher, Arlen Monroe, could come to terms with. His mental acuity and critical thinking training demanded much more. Becoming an amateur detective satisfied his craving for challenging puzzles. The quite township of Elysium provides a constant source of adventures that enable him to apply his superior skills in the service of the community. Throughout, Jody supports him loyally as best she can, although he seldom seeks her opinion.