⇒ Read Free Mortal Stakes Spenser Robert B Parker 9780440157588 Books

Mortal Stakes Spenser Robert B Parker 9780440157588 Books

Download As PDF : Mortal Stakes Spenser Robert B Parker 9780440157588 Books

Mortal Stakes Spenser Robert B Parker 9780440157588 Books

That's what comes out of Spenser's latest case. Spenser is hired by a representative of the league to investigate Red Sox pitcher, Marty Rabb. He goes undercover as a writer, so not draw suspicion to his investigation. He comes across Bucky Maynard, who does the play-by-play and his "driver" Lester whose hobbies include chewing bubble gum and Tae-known-do. He something doesn't add up, he digs deeper into Linda Rabb, Marty's wife. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous things get for our sly sleuth because Linda Rabb isn't the only one worried about her secret. Two goons who decide to pay Spenser a visit at his office might have a reason for keeping Linda's secret a secret. But to uncover Linda's secret, Spenser will have to travel out into the sticks of Illinois to the concrete jungles of New York City. Tensions will rise, threats will be made and our Goodhearted Gumshoe just might have to get his hands dirty in the end.

The details are perfectly layered. You learn so much about Linda Rabb and she isn't even present for most of the time. The crooks are as crooked and shameless as Joe Barboza. They blackmail, they cheat and some are not afraid to kill. And the other halves are pimps. By the time you finish reading this book, Spenser will have committed an act that makes him question his moral code and really bothers him in the last few chapters. It is refreshing to read something where our witty wise-cracking hero doesn't feel so heroic and you see him as a struggling self-doubting human being.

If you're reading detective novels, mystery novels or any Spenser novels for that matter; then make sure that your pick up this one. You won't regret it.


Tags : Mortal Stakes (Spenser) [Robert B. Parker] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Everybody loves a winner, and the Rabbs are major league. Marty is the Red Sox star pitcher, Linda the loving wife. She loves everyone except the blackmailer out to wreck her life.  Is Marty throwing fast balls or throwing games? It doesn't take long for Spenser to link Marty's performance with Linda's past...or to find himself trapped between a crazed racketeer and an enforcer toting an M-16.  America's favorite pastime has suddenly become a very dangerous sport,Robert B. Parker,Mortal Stakes (Spenser),Dell,0440157587,Mystery & Detective - Hard-Boiled,Baseball players,Boston (Mass.),Mystery fiction,Private investigators - Massachusetts - Boston,Spenser (Fictitious character),Crime & mystery,FICTION Mystery & Detective Hard-Boiled,FICTION Mystery & Detective Private Investigators,FICTION Thrillers Crime,Fiction,Fiction - Mystery Detective,Fiction-Mystery & Detective,General Adult,MASS MARKET,MysterySuspense,baseball;blackmail;boston;crime;crime fiction;detective;massachusetts;mystery;private eye;spencer;spenser;thriller;thrillers;mystery books;mystery suspense;crime books;suspense books;suspense;mystery thriller;mystery and thrillers;mystery thrillers;mystery and suspense;crime novel;crime thriller;mystery fiction;mystery suspense thriller;thriller books;mystery novels;mystery thriller suspense;mystery and thriller;crime and mystery;mystery crime;thriller suspense;crime mystery thriller,baseball; blackmail; boston; crime; crime fiction; detective; massachusetts; mystery; private eye; spencer; spenser; thriller; thrillers; mystery books; mystery suspense; crime books; suspense books; suspense; mystery thriller; mystery and thrillers; mystery thrillers; mystery and suspense; crime novel; crime thriller; mystery fiction; mystery suspense thriller; thriller books; mystery novels; mystery thriller suspense; mystery and thriller; crime and mystery; mystery crime; thriller suspense; crime mystery thriller

Mortal Stakes Spenser Robert B Parker 9780440157588 Books Reviews

In Mortal Stakes, a popular, all-American baseball star is quietly questioned on his ability - or willingness - to throw the true ball on the field. Our man Spenser is called in by the owners of the franchise to obtain the truth.

But the truth - just like life - is never straightforward and he soon finds himself in a quagmire of blackmail, pornography, prostitution and deadly violence which threatens to tear a family apart and destroy a wonderful sporting career.

In the end, Spenser wins out against the bad guys but along the way he is forced to stop and think his way through the maze. Did he break the rules to save the good guys in a way that is unforgiveable? It is a good thing for him - and the reader - that his girlfriend is a highly qualified psychologist. She breaks it down for him - and us - in a brilliant and touching final chapter that gives him - and us - full closure as well as a happy ending.

The multi-faceted genius of Robert B Parker shines in this book, just like his many others. Once more he uses Spenser to not only find and ferret out the bad buys but helps us to stop and think about who we - the readers - really are.

Truly great stuff.
For most of the book the main character can get any information he wants out of any official or other character he runs into, is tougher than anyone he runs into, and can quickly figure out what secrets are behind people's actions. Many of the characters are well beyond realistic. On the other hand, there are some insightful comments in the last chapter about life in general and what motivates people.
Another great Spenser novel by RBP. There's a steady increase in likability of the books since the first.

Pros
I loved the setting, atmosphere and overall plot. The subtle twist in Spenser's investigation was a great element for a detective novel. Most characters were well developed and they played their part well to the story.

Cons
My only gripe was a lack of dynamic with Spenser's love interests. It would've been a great subplot to Spenser's life but instead that part felt a bit rushed which resulted in the women in his life, especially Susan, coming across as one dimensional.

However, overall still a great read and would highly recommend it.
I'm a big fan of Robert B. Parker's Spenser novels. Nobody does detective - private eye novels better than Parker. I liked the television show "Spenser For Hire", loosely based on the books, but the books are much better. Most of the main characters are a little different than the TV show, except for Hawk. Avery Brooks nailed it. His Hawk is exactly like Hawk in the novels. I've bought the first 15 from The Godwulf Manuscript through Crimson Joy and have been reading them it order. I'm currently on the 13th, Taming A Sea-Horse, Once you start they are hard to put down. What you might call, "A page turner". Very entertaining.
That's what comes out of Spenser's latest case. Spenser is hired by a representative of the league to investigate Red Sox pitcher, Marty Rabb. He goes undercover as a writer, so not draw suspicion to his investigation. He comes across Bucky Maynard, who does the play-by-play and his "driver" Lester whose hobbies include chewing bubble gum and Tae-known-do. He something doesn't add up, he digs deeper into Linda Rabb, Marty's wife. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous things get for our sly sleuth because Linda Rabb isn't the only one worried about her secret. Two goons who decide to pay Spenser a visit at his office might have a reason for keeping Linda's secret a secret. But to uncover Linda's secret, Spenser will have to travel out into the sticks of Illinois to the concrete jungles of New York City. Tensions will rise, threats will be made and our Goodhearted Gumshoe just might have to get his hands dirty in the end.

The details are perfectly layered. You learn so much about Linda Rabb and she isn't even present for most of the time. The crooks are as crooked and shameless as Joe Barboza. They blackmail, they cheat and some are not afraid to kill. And the other halves are pimps. By the time you finish reading this book, Spenser will have committed an act that makes him question his moral code and really bothers him in the last few chapters. It is refreshing to read something where our witty wise-cracking hero doesn't feel so heroic and you see him as a struggling self-doubting human being.

If you're reading detective novels, mystery novels or any Spenser novels for that matter; then make sure that your pick up this one. You won't regret it.