Spenser Hundred-Dollar Baby, Book 34, (Paperback)

from Ti99er

I was saddened by the news of the passing of Robert Parker earlier this year. Selfishly I thought, no more Spenser? I can honestly attribute the slow and humble beginnings of my passion for reading to Robert Parker and his Spenser books. Even when I wasn't much of a reader, I always made sure to ...

from nbmars

Hundred-Dollar Baby is the 34th novel by Robert B. Parker about the Boston P.I. Spenser. Having created such a large oeuvre, Parker had plenty of former characters to reintroduce. His fans will recognize his formidable trusty black side-kick, Hawk, and all of the local Boston cops and gangsters w...

from raizel

April Kyle, from previous books, shows up asking Spenser for help. She has had such a rough life that, in previous book, having a madam take April under her wing is the best thing that can be done. SPOILER: The book, with all the usual Parker characters and schtick, is ultimately sad.

from drebbles

Years ago, Boston PI Spenser made a difficult decision in helping troubled teen April Kyle get off the streets. Now the adult April is back in Boston running an upscale call-girl operation. April says she has been pretty successful in running the all-women business, but recently some thugs have b...

from FiberBabble

What's not to love about Spenser? He has a sense of humor and he knows when to shut up and sit still. There was one point in this book (toward the beginning) that I laughed out loud, probably at something Hawk said.Love Spenser. Love Hawk. Spenser's girlfriend? Yeah, I'd hang out with her (even t...