Another classic outing with Spenser!
I would not say that Robert B. Parker is my favorite Author, nor is he the most accomplished, but by God I'd struggle through life without him.
I read a lot of pulp and classic hard-boiled crime and am always searching and trying new authors (mainly because the lord of them all - Raymond Chandler, did not write enough!). I have various successes with each of these and sometimes they spawn a new love with a particular author. More often however, these authors are good enough for one story but I'd rather try someone else next, and sometimes they just leave a bad taste in the mouth...
But Spenser is my sanctuary. I feel safe in those pages. With stories that are lean and fast and fun and characters that are interesting, dynamic and surprisingly three-dimensional for the length of these stories.
This one is particularly interesting with regards to that last point as Sarah (Spenser's squeeze) is pulled right into the heart of the mix, with the story forcing her to confront her past, her faults and her current relationship.
A stimulating and satisfying read all round.
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