Human Shadow

by Michael D. Graves

In Book 5 of the Pete Stone Private Investigator series, an indefatigable Wichita detective, oft-champion of the downtrodden, is compelled to take on a case to prove the innocence of a shell-shocked WWI veteran accused of arson and murder.
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Pete’s pal, Professor Ethan Alexander, has a friend in hot water, and Ethan is eager to get Pete on the case. Pete is convinced the friend is guilty, but Pete values friendship and loyalty. He agrees to help.

The investigation leads Pete to call on the help of a few old friends, as well, and trouble with his lady-friend encourages him to pause and examine more than just the suspects at large. Are his intentions enough to turn the relationship around? Will he find Ethan’s friend before the cops do?

Some stories, like friendships, are deeper and filled with more complications than can be seen and heard in the moment.

286 pages, Paperback

Published June 8, 2023

About the author

Michael D. Graves created the character of Pete Stone as a memorial to his grandfather. His first Pete Stone novel, To Leave a Shadow, was selected as a Kansas Notable Book. Shadow of Death and All Hallows' Shadows are the next novels in the series. His writing has appeared in Cheap Detective Stories, Thorny Locust, Flint Hills Review, and elsewhere. Graves is also an author of Green Bike, a group novel, along with Kevin Rabas and Tracy Million Simmons. He lives with his wife in Emporia, Kansas. They are both members of the Kansas Authors Club. When life conjures its riddles, Michael turns to back roads and baseball for answers.

Reviews

[Jeffrey C. Illk · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the characters, the storyline, the era and the locations.