The first Conrad and Thomas Detective story as it appeared in Bizarre Travel Book, Ten Plus One, Volume 1. The early 1950's were filled with promise. After the brutal wars, boom time drove America to new heights. Everything was fresh and exciting but not everything made sense. Crime and corruption were always at hand and social disparity was rampant, especially if you were gay. Two young men try to keep things interesting as they build careers in the hustle and bustle of New York City. It was only natural that they would spend their off hours helping their friends solve crimes.