The Unremarkable Uneventful Life of Harvey Henderson by J.R. Baude

When writer Denny Preston stumbles across an inanimate, but beloved companion from his childhood, he takes the occasion to dig a little deeper into learning about the man who gave it to him so many years ago. Preston, once a critically acclaimed investigative journalist, finds a story (or does it find him?) that unwittingly involves Preston in an unexpected journey to, not only discover the past of a man he never knew, but to unknowingly tread a path of self-discovery as well. Preston finds he is reacquainted with some dark chapters from his own past, ones which still haunt him to this day. He must sort out the unexplained coincidences and twists of fate that unfold while, at the same time, learning about a seemingly ordinary fellow named Harvey Henderson. Join Denny Preston as he embarks on a quest begun as a lark surrounding a stuffed doll, but that serves to lead him through a world of international intrigue, personal transformation, and triumphant renewal.