Plot summary
The author ( Harry Groener ) of an unflattering book about a martial arts movie star is murdered in his own home, and evidence at the scene seems to implicate the star – who has supposedly been dead for six years. Monk's working relationship with Natalie and his life both come into danger as he tries to find the common thread linking this crime to an unsolved jewel robbery. Also guest stars Mako Iwamatsu and Patrick Fischler.
Credits
Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Monk season 3. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.