Diary Review: MAXWELL GRANT – The Living Shadow. 0 ▲ Mystery*File 109 days ago · Writing · hide · 0 comments MAXWELL GRANT – The Living Shadow. The Shadow #1. Written by Walter Gibson. Bantam, paperback; 1st printing, June 1969. First published in The Shadow, a Detective Magazine. April-June 1931. If this book were to be rated on its literary qualities, there would not be a great deal to talk about — except for the desire […] No comments yet. Log in to reply on the Fediverse. Comments will appear here.