Books like Pale kings and princes by Robert B. Parker
In Boston, Spenser takes on a case that pits drug culture against domestic violence.
He must sift through deceitful motives and illicit activity to uncover the true killer.
The investigation places Spenser in the gritty underbelly of the city and tests his reputation as a hard‑boiled detective.
First publish date: May 1, 1987
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Robert B. Parker
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