# 👉 Air Force Investigator Turned Author: Real Stories Behind Shadow One | Derrick M. Jackson

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Podcast: [Author in the Headlights](https://stenobird.com/podcast/author-in-the-headlights-7109453)
Published: 2026-04-15T16:15:28+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strider-klusman/episodes/Air-Force-Investigator-Turned-Author-Real-Stories-Behind-Shadow-One--Derrick-M--Jackson-e3hv1sr
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## Resource

In this episode of Author in the Headlights , Strider S.R. Klusman interviews Derrick M. Jackson, a retired Air Force Special Investigator turned author of the Shadow One series. Drawing from 21 years of investigative experience, Jackson shares how real-world cases involving human trafficking and international crime shaped his writing—blending truth with fiction to create authentic military thrillers. If you enjoy discovering new books and hearing the real stories behind them, this episode offers a unique look into how lived experience becomes powerful storytelling. 📚 Shadow One: https://books2read.com/u/47KdAN 📚 The Raven’s Shadow: https://books2read.com/u/mgMRB7

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