Stone

Private Eye

De: David Erickson

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

In the heart of Missoula, Montana, David Stone's world is a kaleidoscope of shadows and secrets. A former detective whose career was derailed by a corruption scandal, Stone now navigates the gritty underbelly of the city as a private investigator. His tarnished badge serves as a constant reminder of the injustice that once threatened to consume him, fueling his relentless pursuit of truth.

When a wealthy businessman, Richard Harrington, vanishes without a trace, his distraught wife turns to Stone for help. The disappearance seems inexplicable—Harrington had no known enemies and led an impeccable life as a pillar of the community. But as Stone begins to peel back the layers, a sinister reality emerges.

Stone's investigation uncovers a mysterious note left behind, hinting at a dark secret Harrington harbored. As he compiles a list of suspects—from bitter business rivals to disgruntled associates—a disturbing pattern takes shape. Harrington's pristine image was a carefully constructed façade, masking a sordid double life teetering on the brink of collapse.

The trail leads Stone into the seedy depths of Missoula's criminal underworld, where he discovers Harrington's ties to a powerful syndicate. Stone's determination is tested as he finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes chase, evading those determined to keep the truth buried.

Just when all seems lost, a shadowy informant emerges, offering a lifeline of information that propels the investigation forward. Stone covertly breaks into a suspect's property, uncovering incriminating evidence that sets him on a collision course with one of the key players.

In a tense confrontation, Stone comes face-to-face with the suspect, only to realize he's been set up—framed for a crime he didn't commit. Haunted by the echoes of his past, Stone must evade the law while proving his innocence, forming an unlikely alliance with an enigmatic figure from his former life.

As the layers of deceit peel away, a shocking revelation shifts the entire trajectory of the case, pointing to an unexpected culprit—someone so deeply entrenched in Harrington's life that their betrayal cuts to the bone. Stone and his ally race against time, culminating in a dangerous showdown with the true mastermind behind
Harrington's disappearance.

In a climactic moment, the mastermind is captured and confesses, revealing the full extent of their twisted machinations. Harrington is found alive, but forever changed by his harrowing ordeal. As the dust settles, Stone reflects on the moral complexities of his work and the personal demons that continue to haunt him—the ghosts of a case gone wrong, his struggle with faith, the estrangement from his family, and the lingering effects of PTSD.

Yet, in the resolution of this case, Stone finds a glimmer of redemption, a chance to restore the honor of his tarnished badge and confront the loneliness that has become his constant companion. With each mystery he unravels, Stone inches closer to unraveling the greatest mystery of all—the depths of his own resilient spirit.