Society of the Felicitator

The Society of the Felicitator is a secret organization of assassin monks which serves the Vatican in Rome.

The Capt. Kendrick Memorial Hot Dog Wildlife Preserve

Usually referred to simply as "The Zoo," The Capt. Kendrick Memorial Hot Dog Wildlife Preserve is the Zillers' residence and place of business.

Mushrooms

The Zillers, Amanda in particular, love mushrooms. They are mentioned throughout the text.

The Vatican

The Vatican is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. Plucky, having infiltrated the Society of the Felicitator, is stationed there under false pretenses.

Sacramento River

Mired in legal issues, Jimmy's circus is forced to camp on the bank of the Sacramento River until everything is resolved.

Plucky's Letters

While infiltrating the Society of the Felicitator, Plucky sends a series of letters to John and Amanda Ziller.

Ziller's Drums

A professional drummer, Ziller keeps a small set of drums...