{"product_id":"2026100006426-secondhand-shadow-of-a-broken-man","title":"Shadow Of A Broken Man","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Worn\/faded, with some minor edge wear and scuffing. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact hardcover binding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gripping work of crime fiction, Shadow of a Broken Man introduces Dr. Robert Frederickson — known as Mongo — a criminology professor and former circus acrobat who also works as a private detective. The novel uncovers a labyrinthine conspiracy when Mongo is hired to investigate the apparent resurrection of a famous architect who was presumed dead, setting off a chain of increasingly dangerous revelations. Chesbro crafts a taut, atmospheric thriller with a richly drawn protagonist whose dwarfism makes him one of the most distinctive and memorable figures in the genre. The narrative moves at a relentless pace, blending hard-boiled detective fiction with elements of espionage and the occult, all rendered in sharp, intelligent prose. This debut installment in the Mongo Mysteries series established Chesbro as a bold and original voice in American crime writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48893804609755,"sku":"2026100006426-SECONDHAND","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/5ab66044-6d8b-41ec-8222-4d9c259e35ec.png?v=1782040206","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006426-secondhand-shadow-of-a-broken-man","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}