Shorty goes loco

Deputy Sheriff “Shorty” McKay may look like a distracted daydreamer, but he has been studying detective disguises—and eagerly waiting for a chance to try them. When Sheriff Joe Cook assigns him a sensitive case requiring a trip to Alamosa, Shorty seizes the opportunity, promising to investigate carefully despite his reputation for nerve, laziness, and questionable judgment.

Unfortunately, getting to the train becomes Shorty’s first great challenge. With his disguise in place, he manages to fool even his own sheriff, turning a routine departure into an uproarious bit of mischief. As Shorty sets out to uncover the truth behind the case, his enthusiasm, eccentric methods, and talent for causing confusion promise plenty of comic adventure across the Colorado countryside. It’s a lighthearted mystery featuring a good-hearted deputy whose cleverness may be genuine—but whose antics are impossible to predict.