In Palmerston North, Aotearoa, an evil music-wizard is messing with the fabric of reality, and the only person who can stop him is a bumbling guitarist called Jareth. Luckily, Jareth has a solid road crew to help him: his scientist sister Rosetta, a friendly policeman called Benton, and two musicians unwittingly caught up in events. They have to figure out what's happening, and why, before the evil wizard embarks on a symphony of destruction.Has Jareth grown into his powers yet? Does he have what it takes to save the world a second time? And why does his car stereo keep cutting out? A high-stakes tale of music-magic, friendship, and some mighty fine guitars.

A guitarist dies, after writing the best riff of his life. As far as the Police are concerned, the death appears to be due to natural causes. But to Jareth McHendry, it is the sinister work of an evil Musomancer, and the start of a powerful spell that will ruin mankind. Is Jareth a deluded eccentric, or is he the only person standing between humanity and catastrophic devastation? Can he track down the evil Musomancer?And if he does, will he be able to keep his guitar in tune long enough to save the world?

Business is dead at the Pick Me guitar store. But that's not the only thing that's dying in town. When a local music teacher is murdered, store owner Dana Osborne is determined to track down the killer. She's joined by her young employee Brody, and guitar store cat Paws McCartney. Can this misfit crew deliver justice in the guitar-infested backwaters of small-town Aotearoa?