Playmates

No matter how many of these I read I enjoy every one of them. I never have been to fond of Susan but the friendship between Spenser and Hawk makes the story in my opinion. I look forward to each book.

My favorite Spensers—I believe the best Spensers—are the ones where The detective is committed to saving a young person enmeshed in an adult world of selfishness and criminality. He can solve the murders easily—and there are always murders—but it is the rescue of the next generation that requires th......more

This is part of a series but each offering can be read as a stand alone novel. In this one there are allegations of a college basketball team shaving points in their games. Spenser is hired to see if these allegations are true. Immediately I was immersed in this book. I have stated how these books ta......more

Spenser gets hired to check out an accusation that a star athlete is screwing with the outcome of games for gambling purposes. When he investigates, he finds that the athlete is with a good woman that he truly loves, and that he is in way over his head with shady people. Spenser decides to confront......more

This was a "mellow" case this time for Spenser. The action was not present as in the past. This one showed his ever present wit, gourmet cooking skills and the his compassion really shines in this one. Another fun, quick read...from this great series. 3.5 stars.......more

Another typically good Spenser novel. Good but nothing special.......more