Hugger Mugger Book 27

Entertainment Weekly praised last year's Hush Money, stating, "It's easy to see why Parker's snappy banter and cynical eye have kept fans turning pages for 25 years . . . his wisecracks, combined with Parker's shorthand flair for scathing characterization, make for a satisfying read." Now, Parker presents Spenser with a deceptively dangerous and multi-layered case: Someone has been killing racehorses at stables across the south, and the Boston P.I. travels to Georgia to protect the two-year-old destined to become the next Secretariat. When Walter Clive, president of Three Fillies Stables, approaches Spenser to find out who is threatening his horse Hugger Mugger, the Boston P.I. can hardly refuse, considering his pro bono work has left his cupboards nearly bare. Despite facing resentment from local Georgia law enforcement, Spenser takes on the case at Clive's request.Beneath the surface southern gentility, Spenser encounters tensions and a veneer of civility that soon crack as the case takes a deadly turn, with the attacker claiming a human victim. Spenser must reassess his impressions of the Three Fillies organization and remain vigilant for his own safety.With sharp dialogue, concise prose, and compelling supporting characters, Hugger Mugger offers grand entertainment on the printed page.

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