What did you read this year?
Jerry’s
average rating for
2024
3.6
3.6
We so enjoy these reunions with Spenser and Hawk, usually with a decent plot -- the second extension by "Sports Reporter" Mike Lupica. While maybe not as fast-paced as previous entries, and with all the main characters somewhat frustrated by lack of progress researching first the engagement to discover what's wrong with a rich technical nerd, followed by a somewhat surprising death, and so on.
Spenser seems to have a few doubts about his missions ...more
Spenser seems to have a few doubts about his missions ...more
Notes -- while the plot is somewhat straightforward, about an escaped serial killer on a rampage, and the ensuing law enforcement chase, the tale is quite suspenseful! The overarching matter of FBI Agent Katie Winter's missing sister is given almost no progress but Katie's relationship with her partner finally resolves. This second in a now 11-book set is fairly quick to read, the print version only 166 pages. {3.5}
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