Opening night at Mary's Place draws the refugees from the now-defunct Callahan's Bar; and bartender Jake Stonebender quickly learns that Mary's Place attracts as many bizarre events and persons – including a drunken leprechaun – as its beloved predecessor. The story, says Booklist, "hangs together on the strength of Jake's appealing voice and the bar scene, which is hip and witty."

Written by Hugo and Nebula-Award winning author Spider Robinson.

Spider Robinson is a master storyteller."
- Allen Steele

[Spider Robinson] "embodies the best of Sturgeon, Heinlein, and Asimov."
- David Gerrold