The Shifty Proxy in Bloomington, MN

Shelton "Shifty" Sharpe is the most over-qualified minion in the Magical Trade. The ex-con artist has won respect in the field. Yet, his only reward for good performance is to raise expectations. He gets sent out to work undercover when his hard master engages in a magical battle. It is a command he must obey and will put his skills to the test.
The Shifty Proxy is the 3rd novella in The Shifty Magician series.