Foolish Diversion: A Triple T and Herman Mystery

In the tradition of C. S. Lewis, A.A.Milne and George Orwell... Foolish Diversion uses animal kingdom as allegory to mirror the best and worst of contemporary society. More than mere lighthearted prose about two frogs, this sizzling commentary on politics uses dazzling wit and dry humor to create a mythical world where the struggle of right against might is a source of both hope and delight. Two frogs face a moment of destiny. Terrence Tree Toad and Herman Hoppalott don't know it, but it is up to them to discover the Truth and save Catfish County! The county is in the grip of a terrible drought! The river-the life line between all the creatures in this peaceful community-is drying up. But, is the Diversion Project really the answer? Even if it destroys half of the homes in the county? Wealthy shippers, the Catfish brothers, and the boorish Beaverman union-traditional enemies-are pushing the Diversion Project? Why? Someone is stealing Boulan berries from reclusive birds in the Old Forest. Why? A gentleman-wanna-be weasel wants a rundown estate, useful only for growing straggly blackberries? Why? Investigative reporters Triple T and Herman are forced to become amateur detectives to solve this mystery. On the way, they encounter a murderous Cat, oddly-plumed Tu-Tu birds, a treacherous climb up the steep Misty Mountain to meet a reclusive guru. And the more they find out, the more things just "don't add up." As the clues pile up, Triple T fears they are running out of time. Herman is worried, too: worried that all this detecting will interfere with what's really important-a picnic lunch of cucumber sandwiches and homemade oatmeal cookies. Can the detective duo get to the bottom of the Diversion Project or will greed and fear change life in Catfish County forever? Follow the clues along with Triple T and Herman and find yourself laughing all the while.