Beka cooper is no longer a puppy. She's a dog now - a full-fledged member of The Provost's guard, which keeps the peace In Corus's streets. Beka's natural skills of observation and tenacity are augmented by her unusual m...Beka cooper is no longer a puppy. She's a dog now - a full-fledged member of The Provost's guard, which keeps the peace In Corus's streets. Beka's natural skills of observation and tenacity are augmented by her unusual magical talents, which allow her to gather information both from pigeons are from the eddies of dirt and dust that swirl on street corners.