This is a Spenser novel. Back in Boston. Back with Hawk and with the lovely Susan. You either love Spenser, his compatriots and all his baggage, or you do not. I do. He is one of a kind - give Spenser a chance; you might grow to love him too (warts and all).

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"When Marlene Rowley hires Spenser to follow her cheating husband, Spenser finds not only a two-timing spouse, but another detective hired to shadow the wayward Marlene. Not the most trusting couple in town--but, as in Spenser's about to learn, certainly one of the most dangerous..." worldcat.org

I enjoyed this novel as Spencer and the detective for the other spouse share information on each of their assignments, without any conflict of interest.

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Really good Robert Parker book. Funny and witty like his other books. Enjoyed this book a lot.

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Spencer is hired to get the goods on a cheating husband, but quickly discovers a round-robin of cheaters connected to a major corporation, most of whom have hired PIs of their own. The whole thing gets nastier -- and deadlier -- as financial hanky-panky and corporate pandering crop up. Hawk does a great turn here as he introduces a new lady friend to the mix.

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Bad Business (Spenser, Bk 31)
Bad Business - Spenser, Bk 31
Author: Robert B. Parker
When Marlene Rowley hires Spenser to follow her cheating husband, Spenser finds not only a two-timing spouse, but another detective hired to shadow the wayward Marlene. Not the most trusting couple in town--but, as Spenser's about to learn, certainly one of the most dangerous...

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Another good Spenser book.

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This is a great series and Spenser and his cohorts are part of a well developed series of novels. There is great detail about each character (even the dog) and they become even more meaningful as one continues to read other novels in the series. This detail extends to the location of the novel, usually in Boston or proximity, which also provides continuity to the reader. Great literature, perhaps not, but I can't wait to pick up another novel, that I haven't read, in the series.

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This was the first Robert Parker book I read and I really enjoyed it! The main character had such a great sense of humor and well written--and I love a mystery that is unpredictable.

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GOOD STORY LINE...NOT MUCH ACTION

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