When the creator of the 1970s TV series "Beyond Earth" is murdered at a science fiction convention, Monk is called in to investigate. Cult followers of the original show are horrified that it is being reimagined as a dark and gritty series—which has led authorities to suspect that a fan is behind the murder. Monk soon finds himself surrounded by people who are just as obsessive compulsive as he is—only their obsessions are focused on the minutiae of a fictional universe. As he reluctantly enters this complicated new world, he will need to enlist the help of an expert—and he need look no further than his agoraphobic brother, Ambrose.Monk soon finds himself surrounded by people who are just as obsessive compulsive as he is—only their obsessions are focused on the minutiae of a fictional universe. As he reluctantly enters this complicated new world, he will need to enlist the help of an expert—and he need look no further than his agoraphobic brother, Ambrose.