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The TV series Spenser: For Hire is based on Parker's bestselling series of mysteries starring a Boston private detective, and this taut thriller will no doubt match its predecessors' success. The murder of newspaper reporter Eric Valdez takes Spenser to Wheaton, Mass., where Valdez was investigating a Colombian cocaine operation. After a meeting with the police chief, Bailey Rogers, the detective is waylaid by thugs whom he beats handily. Spenser confirms his suspicions that a grocery wholesaler, Felipe Esteva, is dealing the drug and paying off the police. The next murder victim, however, is Rogers, whose young son drives a truck for Esteva. Spenser daringly hijacks a fortune in cocaine and offers to sell it to Esteva, as dangerous a ploy as the macho detective has ever attempted. When his only ally, a state trooper, is "reassigned," Spenser brings his lover Susan to help with psychological warfare and his sidekick Hawk to face Esteva's mob. Parker keeps the reader's adrenalin pumping overtime until Spenser and company claim the victory. Mystery Guild dual main selection; Literary Guild/Doubleday Book Club alternate. (June
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.


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YA Parker's story has a timely plot revolving around cocaine smuggling through a Massachusettes town from a syndicate in South America. Spenser comes to town to probe the death of a newspaper reporter who knew too much. It soon becomes apparent that the chief of police is involved in the drug operation. After a second murder, Susan, his psychologist girlfriend; Hawk, a man of special skills; and Lindquist, the cooperative state trooper, join forces against the drug kingpin. Lots of action, some violence, and a little romance keep the plot moving right along. Easy, fast-paced reading that should appeal to teen mystery fans. Anne Paget, Episcopal High School, Bellaire
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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1.0étoiles sur 5 An insult to any intelligent reader, Mars 24 2003
Par Steven K. Dentel (Newark,, DE United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Pale Kings and Princes (Paperback)
I found this book to have little redeeming value. The dialog is particularly crude and the "detective" work is simplistic.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Vintage Parker, Mars 9 2001
Par Old Fisherman "Jim" (Orange, California USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This review is from: Pale Kings and Princes (Paperback)
Spenser is hired to find out who killed reporter Eric Valdez. Valdez's assignment was to get to the bottom of the cocaine trade in Wheaton, Massachusetts, but the town is owned by the Columbians, including the police force. So Spenser does what he does best. He parks himself in town and asks questions until he annoys enough people and something shakes loose.

I read this book years ago and just re-read it. I think it stands up well. I've always liked the Spenser series because of it's dialog between Spenser and Hawk. Actually the dialog between Spenser and whoever he's talking to always crackles. I also like the fact that the story makes sense. Many mystery/crime novels today depend on the serial killer schtick but to me Parker's mysteries are always grounded on something believable. Cocaine trade in Wheaton, Massachusetts? Might seem ridiculous at first but after it's explained it makes perfect sense. It could happen that way and the story that follows also could have happened that way.

Anyway, like all of the Spenser series I enjoyed it and recommend it. It's not deep literature but it is a fast enjoyable read.

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4.0étoiles sur 5 Darn good read, Oct. 15 2000
Par Mark S. Winger (Wood Dale, IL United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Pale Kings and Princes (Paperback)
I thought this book, like other Spenser books I have read or listened to was well worth the time. Parker has a definite knack for keeping you entertained. Admittedly I liked Playmates and Widening Gyre a little better, I would not pass on this book at all. Having read the other reviews I am anxious to get into more Spenser novels because if this one is middle of the road, then I can't wait for the others. The story centers around the murder of a journalist investigating a small town in Massachussetts that seems to be the cocaine depot of the northeast. Parker's storytelling and Spenser's keen wit make it a quick read.
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3.0étoiles sur 5 Not one of the best, but worth it if you love Spenser
This book was certainly not one of Robert Parker's best but it as a good read. It is also a very fast read and there is never a lull in the action of the book. Read more
Publié le Fév 20 2000 par doc_ew

3.0étoiles sur 5 A solid entry in the Spenser canon.
This is not a spectacular book but a solid one. It took me over 2 decades(!!) to acquire a taste for Spenser but am now caught. Read more
Publié le Juil 15 1998 par Enrique F. Bird

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