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"Cheap Shot" follows iconic Boston private eye Spenser as he is drawn into a high‑stakes search for Akira, the nine‑year‑old son of New England Patriots linebacker Kinjo Heywood. After off‑field violence clouds Heywood’s reputation, his agent hires Spenser to locate the men harassing the star player. The investigation turns personal when Akira is kidnapped and ransom demands begin. Spenser rallies a formidable crew—including his protege Zebulon Sixkill—to navigate Boston’s seedy underbelly, protect both himself and the child, and uncover the truth before the clock runs out.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Ace Atkins
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