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The streets of Boston fall into darkness as a relentless serial killer strikes, baffling local law‑enforcement. The killer’s signature—a red rose—lands at the doorstep of Spenser’s partner, Susan Silverman. The two private investigators, Spenser and his close friend Hawk, step forward to confront the threat, leveraging their distinct skills and partnership to track down the murderer before more lives are lost.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Robert B. Parker
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