Toby and Gregor investigate a chicken theft. Their investigation will not only lead them to the chicken thief, but they will also discover that the thief is in the midst of a strange transformation into something not quite human.
There is a tree attacking people in Coolum. At least, that's what Gregor thinks. But someone, or something, is also planting saplings at the scene of each attack.
A hot, naked Scandinavian named Lola fetches up on Coolum beach, and causes quite a stir. Banks thinks she is a lost backpacker and sets about to help her. Gregor assumes she is a mermaid, with a potent siren song.
Toby and Gregor investigate suspicious activity involving lawn mowers. Their investigation leads them to an old commercial jingle which causes people to go crazy.