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Double Deuce

Robert B. Parker

Double Deuce

Mystery and Suspense1/31/1999 Rating: 4 Scrolls

Hawk agrees to help clean up a gang owned neighborhood. The neighborhood is all black and below the lowest poverty levels. Hawk has Spenser assist him. Hawk is accepted by the residents, but Spenser is looked on suspiciously.

The gang of toughs quickly face up to Hawk to test him. Hawk (and Spenser) ignore their posturing. A teen age girl and her baby had been murdered in some sort of retaliation drive by shooting. Hawk knows this gang was responsible. He just has to prove it.

This novel allows us some insights into Hawk. This is Hawk's story told from Spenser's viewpoint. Hawk has always been the secretive, private, uncommunicative person. While he stays as mysterious as normal, he still reveals part of his history. Spenser is able to understand Hawk a bit more.

Once again Parker has delivered a readable book. Spenser also has moved in with Susan. It takes a while for their new relationship to adjust. Spenser fans will enjoy that, and so will any mystery fan. This also gives a frightening picture of the worst part of the slums.

 The Series:
The Godwulf Manuscript
God Save the Child
Mortal Stakes
Promised Land
The Judas Goat
Looking for Rachel Wallace
Early Autumn
A Savage Place
Ceremony
The Widening Gyre
Valediction
A Catskill Eagle
Taming a Sea-Horse
Pale Kings and Princes
Crimson Joy
Playmates
Stardust
Pastime
Double Deuce
Paper Doll
Walking Shadow
Thin Air
Chance
Small Vices
Sudden Mischief
Hush Money
Hugger Mugger
Potshot
Widow's Walk
Back Story
Bad Business
Cold Business
School Days
Hundred-Dollar Baby
Now and Then
Rough Weather
Chasing the Bear (young Spenser prequel)
The Professional
The Painted Ladies
Sixkill
Robert B. Parker's Lullaby
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