This comedy/crime novel follows the fortune of Alan Alanson, a hapless thirty-something who is wonderfully competent as a competitor in the Merseyside Quiz League; he knows a little about almost everything -except, that is, life in general.Soon he finds himself recruited by monstrous Scouse private eye, Maddo Maddox, and embroiled in a plot that might threaten the existence of an inspiring charity where he works as a volunteer helper- The Trust.Then there's the women who enter his life: how can he choose between fiery artist Carmen and posh social worker Penny? And who can he have faith in: philanthropist businessman Martin Talbot or Labour councillor Charley Redbridge?How can he guess who to trust?.