Robert B. Parker’s Slow Burn
Robert B. Parker’s Slow Burn by Ace Atkins is a reissue published by Penguin on May 2, 2017. This 368-page novel is presented in English and continues the story of Boston private investigator Spenser as he navigates a complex case intertwined with personal challenges. The narrative begins with a devastating fire at a Catholic church that results in the tragic loss of three firefighters. As the city prepares to honor their sacrifice a year later, questions about the fire’s origins linger, leading Spenser into a web of intrigue and danger.
In this installment, Spenser is approached by firefighter Jack McGee, who suspects that the fire was not an accident but rather an act of arson. As Spenser investigates, he uncovers a series of new fires that threaten the city, revealing connections to Boston’s underworld. Alongside his ally Hawk and apprentice Sixkill, Spenser faces a formidable adversary who operates outside the established rules of engagement. This book delves into themes of mystery and detective work, offering readers a glimpse into the challenges faced by those who seek justice in a city rife with corruption.
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Boston PI Spenser faces a hot case and a personal crisis in this adventure in Robert B. Parker’s iconic New York Times bestselling series.
The fire at a boarded-up Catholic church raged hot and fast, lighting up Boston’s South End and killing three firefighters who were trapped in the inferno. A year later, as the city prepares to honor their sacrifice, there are still no answers about how the deadly fire started. Most at the department believe it was just a simple accident: faulty wiring in a century-old building. But Boston firefighter Jack McGee, who lost his best friend in the blaze, suspects arson.
McGee is convinced department investigators aren’t sufficiently connected to the city’s lowlifes to get a handle on who’s behind the blaze—so he takes the case to Spenser. Spenser quickly learns not only that McGee might be right, but that the fire might be linked to a rash of new arsons, spreading through the city, burning faster and hotter every night. Spenser follows the trail of fires to Boston’s underworld, bringing him, his trusted ally Hawk, and his apprentice Sixkill toe-to-toe with a dangerous new enemy who wants Spenser dead, and doesn’t play by the city’s old rules. Spenser has to find the firebug before he kills again—and stay alive himself.
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