Newbie witch-turned-private investigator Ella has three things on her wish list: _That the remodel to her loft can give her a bit of privacy _That she can finish one more case so she can take a vacation _That an official investigation doesn't discover she is the person hiding a forbidden dragon While working a pet store robbery case, Ella is questioned by investigators who suspect she's hiding a dragon. The smart thing to do is get out of town immediately, dragon in tow, but as soon as she arrives in Vegas for some easy money on a simple case, there's more going on than meets the eye. She discovers an interesting connection that uncovers a major multi-city heist in the works, but solving the crime while dodging the black hat mages' investigation of her illicit roommate is a challenge-and her job is on the line.