Stardust

Robert B. Parker

Spenser is asked to guard someone in trouble once again. Jill Joyce, the most well-known star in television, claims she has been receiving harrassing phone calls and strange visits from an unknown person. Spenser discovers the woman America loves is a drunk nymphomanic. Once he accepts the position, he also finds out that she has some mental health problems.

Is someone really stalking Jill Joyce? Or is she setting up the scene to protect herself? Or is this all a cry for attention? Spenser is trying to discover the truth when Jill's stunt double is found dead in the dressing room.

While I thoroughly enjoy the Spenser character, this particular novel is average. When he discusses Susan, or aspects of his life, this novel addresses it well. When Spenser is working on the case with Jill Joyce, the story is not as strong as many of the others are. You'll enjoy the cocky Spenser here as much as in his others, and the language is less rough than in the other novels of his I've read.

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