Spenser The Professional, Book 37, (Paperback)

from nbmars

This is Robert B. Parker's 37th novel featuring the witty, literate, astute, and very tough ex-boxer, ex-cop, Boston private eye known by only one name: Spenser. I have read at least 15 of these, and The Professional is my favorite thus far. This one, like all the others, features more clever rep...

from raizel

Rather typical Spenser, which means it was a fun, easy read with some interesting things to think about when it's all over. I continue to be amazed by the amount of white space in his books. Anyway, the usual sidekicks are in it, making the usual clever comments while eating and drinking lovingly...

from lhtouchton

One of the Spenser books I've enjoyed the most, and I've read almost all of them. His spare style grew on me after a while; his humor and characters, in particular, were always appealing. His stories weren't always fabulous, but I always enjoyed them anyway, and he was a master at conveying a wea...

from Ti99er

Another instant classic by the imortal Robert Parker. It was with hardedned hearts that Spenser fans across the globe learned of Parker's death in early January. Parker has brought a lot of joy to this reader over the years. I actually owe my life-long love of reading to him. When in high school ...

from JohnWCuluris

The post-Poodle Springs work of Robert B. Parker have come to be known by two unifying traits. The first is unsatisfying endings. Cases solve themselves and bad guys often walk away unscathed, both because the author couldn't find an appropriate way to bring things to a close. The second byproduc...