Yusuke Urameshi is thrown into a world of turmoil at the age of fourteen when he is killed by a speeding car, trying to save a little boy. By the request of Koemna, Toddler Lord of the Spirit World, he becomes a Spirit Dective with Botan, The Grim Reeper of sorts, as his guide. His foe turned friend Kazuma Kuwabara helps him in his journies, as well as two demons, Hiei and Kurama. Will they be able to survive all their trials? And will Yusuke ever be able to find peace with himself and with Keiko?