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Steelarm

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The search for his friend, a missing private investigator, leads ex-Negro League pitcher James Harris into a quagmire of murder and corruption. Suddenly the target of mysterious gunmen and a jealous husband, Harris is also on the run from the police in a race to prove his innocence and find his friend.

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What would happen if you discovered your best friend had disappeared completely and no one cared? Private investigator Artie McClellan has vanished, been gone for months, and no one seems to have missed him. That is until his friend and ex-partner, former Negro League pitcher James Harris, goes looking for him, and suddenly a few ruthless individuals become interested in finding McClellan as well. As Harris becomes more deeply involved, he finds himself accused of murder and targeted by brutal cops, mysterious gunmen, and an angry jealous husband. Following clues to determine what secrets McClellan has unearthed, Harris discovers he has stumbled into a sordid mess of corruption, greed, and conspiracy. Wanted by the police and on the run from them, can he prove his innocence and find McClellan before his time runs out?

Product Details

PublishedNovember 6, 2026
ImprintCalumet Editions
LanguageEnglish
Print length240
ISBN-13978-1962834896
Dimensions6 x 0.55 x 9 inches

Peoria, 1948. When the white friend of former Negro League pitcher James “Steelarm” Harris disappears, he reluctantly sets out to find him. Scouring soot-stained brick warehouses and peaceful, tree-lined neighborhoods, he rolls from one sticky situation to another. In <em>Steelarm</em>, Keane Bonath’s sharp eye and dry wit deliver a compelling noir mystery that shines light on timeless questions of friendship, morality, and principle. It’s been ages since I picked up such an enjoyable book.

—Cherry Hill, award-winning author of more than 30 books

Subtle humor, intriguing characters, and an action filled plot that will keep you guessing to the end.

—Dennis Babcock, producer of Vincent, Grandma Moses–An American Primitive, and Triple Espresso

Classic literature noir. Tough guys and babes!! Keane Bonath has created a unique hero, James “Steelarm” Harris, former Negro League star pitcher, humbled by life after baseball, who sets out in search of a missing friend and becomes involved in murder while dealing with corrupt police and organized crime. <em>Steelarm</em> delivers biting humor and memorable characters while dealing with themes of alienation and loyalty. I could not put it down.

—Judge Stephen Ables, author of Teeing Up the Day