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Set in Boston’s urban landscape, *Double Deuce* follows Spenser, the famed private investigator, as he teams with his tough ally Hawk. After two civilians are shot near a housing project, the duo delves into the city’s gang and drug underworld, confronting lethal dealers and rival factions to uncover the truth behind the murders.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Robert B. Parker
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