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Description edit
An extraordinary new Spenser novel from the beloved New York Times -bestselling author. On location in Boston, bad-boy actor Jumbo Nelson is accused of the rape and murder of a young woman. From the start the case seems fishy, so the Boston PD calls on Spenser to investigate. The... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters edit
- Spenser: Hard boiled detective (The series is based on the adventures of this character)
- Jumbo Nelson: A morbidly obese movie star comedian
- Zebulon Sixkill: Jumbo Nelson's bodyguard
- Dr. Susan Silverman: A psychiatrist who is Spenser's lady love
- Martin Quirk: Boston Police Officer
- Dawn Lopata: Dead woman
First Sentence edit
It was spring.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 39 of 41 in The Spenser Novels. (standard series)
Preceded by Painted Ladies, and followed by Robert B. Parker's Lullaby.
This book is in 2011 Published Books. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Robert B. Parker (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 3, 2011
ISBN: 978-0399157264
Page Count: 304
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 3, 2011
ISBN: 978-0399157264
Page Count: 304
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
Subjects edit
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Robert B. Parker: Author's website
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