Valediction

Although not Spenser’s best, this is still very good, and—for all true Spenser fans—an essential episode in the development of Susan Silverman and Spenser’s relationship. The adventure itself is relatively simple—at least on the surface. When Spenser is hired to investigate the possible kidnapping of......more

There’s nothing sadder than a professional thug with a broken heart. The problems between Spenser and Susan that have been simmering in the background for several books finally boil over. Susan gets her psychiatric degree from Harvard and tells Spenser that she needs some time apart. She’s off to San......more

Robert Parker was one helluva writer. His Spenser novels alone guarantee that he’ll be remembered within the noir genre for years to come. (I reserve the moment to not comment on the Sunny Randall or Jesse Stone novels in this review…not to mention his westerns.) But what is really amazing about Par......more

Actual rating is 4.5 stars. This is another entry in a long running series with each one being a stand alone novel. In this one, Spenser looks into a case where a girl has signed up with a church and lives in their commune. It is basically a cult case where someone might have joined against their wil......more

Spencer is having a really hard time in this novel as his problems with Susan boil over. In the mix of all that Spencer takes a case looking for a young girl that may or may not have been taken by a cult. Spencer is really just phoning it in as he deals with his issues with Susan but when push comes......more