Shadow of a Broken Man

By George C. Chesbro

With a genius IQ, a past career as a circus acrobat, and a black belt in karate, criminology professor Dr. Robert Frederickson—better known as "Mongo the Magnificent"—has a decidedly unusual background for a private investigator. He also just so happens to be a dwarf.   Now a detective in New York City, Mongo is hired by the widow of a famous architect to find out if her husband is really dead—because a new building just went up and it looks like his work. As Mongo begins to uncover the surprising truth, his investigation gives a whole new meaning to an architect's façade. The intrepid sleuth will need all of his extraordinary skills to find his man without losing his own life, as some very powerful forces want to send him back to the drawing board.   With a freewheeling blend of mystery and science fiction elements, author George C. Chesbro introduces the man called Mongo, "the most engaging detective in decades" (Library Journal).   Shadow of a Broken Man is the 1st book in the Mongo Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

• Language: English
• Publisher: mysteriouspress.com
• Release date: Nov 9, 2018
• ISBN: 9781789540390

George C. Chesbro

George C. Chesbro (1940–2008) was the author of twenty-eight books, including the renowned Mongo Mysteries, starring private eye Dr. Robert Frederickson, aka Mongo the Magnificent. He also wrote the Chant Mysteries and the Veil Kendry series, both featuring characters from the Mongo universe, as well as a few standalone novels.

Reviews for Shadow of a Broken Man

[bensdad00 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A series with a former circus performing dwarf turned college professor and part-time private detective? How did I never hear of this before now? And how many more are there?

[seschend · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very satisfying book that makes me eager to see what Peter Dinklage does in the role of Mongo Fredrickson, former circus star and current dwarf-private investigator & criminology professor. Bear in mind this is a 1970's-era series, and I don't know if the upcoming adaptation will be a period piece or made contemporary. Even so, good solid characters and mysteries. Recommended...even if the series has been out of print a while.