The detective series "Stumptown" tells the story of a girl named Dex Parios. After serving in the war in Afghanistan, Dex settles in the American city of Portland and decides to pursue a career as a private detective. People turn to her for help, and she solves their problems effortlessly: finding missing persons, keeping tabs on cheating partners, and investigating more serious crimes. However, Dex also has her own problems that constantly remind her of their presence.