Meet Hermux Tantamoq, a "truly captivating hero." - Philadelphia Inquirer Hermux is a mouse who fixes watches by day and spends quiet evenings at home with his pet ladybug. Then his life is forever changed by the appearance of Linka Perflinger, daredevil, aviatrix and adventuress. When she suddenly disappears, Hermux sets out to find her. What has happened to Ms. Perflinger? Who is the mysterious Dr. Mennus, and how is he connected with Tucka Mertslin, the eccentric cosmetics tycoon? Hermux must be daring and vigilant - tall orders for a small mouse! But he rises to the occasion. And nearly breaks our hearts in the process. Michael Hoeye's rich and rewarding story - full of action and adventure, kindhearted heroes and dastardly villains - has the wit and grace to make it the must-read of our time.