Harry Baines never met a drink he didn't like, or one that his friend Tom - the best bartender on the East Coast - can't make. But when a routine investigation of questionable business practices leads to murder, it will take more than a Presto Cocktail to help unravel the mystery.Harry soon finds himself on the wrong side of nearly everybody including a plodding but dangerous police detective, a beautiful and amoral widow, and a violently confused client.Fortunately, Harry has the help of his friends from the Refuge Bar, courage straight from Tom's potions, and razor sharp investigation skills.Okay, maybe two out of the three. But add a little luck and Harry may figure the whole thing out, stay out of jail, and get the girl in the end.Then again, maybe he won't.