God Save the Child
God Save the Child by Robert B. Parker is a reissue published by Random House Publishing Group on May 1, 1987. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Spenser, a private investigator, as he delves into the mysterious disappearance of fourteen-year-old Kevin Bartlett from the seemingly idyllic suburb of Appie Knoll. Initially presumed to have run away, the case takes a darker turn with the arrival of a ransom note, prompting Spenser to navigate a web of affluent family tensions and unexpected friendships.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and crime as Spenser confronts various challenges, including a bodybuilder named Vic Harroway, who becomes a key figure in the investigation. The story explores themes of desperation and the complexities of suburban life, all while maintaining a hard-boiled tone typical of Parker’s work. This edition is suitable for those interested in thrillers and detective fiction, offering a glimpse into the darker undercurrents of a seemingly perfect community.
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New York Times bestselling author of the Spenser series of crime thrillers – Book 2 in the series –
Appie Knoll is the kind of suburb where kids grow up right. But something is wrong. Fourteen-year-old Kevin Bartlett disappears. Everyone thinks he’s run away — until the comic strip ransom note arrives. It doesn’t take Spenser long to get the picture — an affluent family seething with rage, a desperate boy making strange friends…friends like Vic Harroway, body builder. Mr. Muscle is Spenser’s only lead and he isn’t talking…except with his fists. But when push comes to shove, when a boy’s life is on the line, Spenser can speak that language too.
“A brillant, and cynical, comic tragedy or tragic comedy of manners. Long may Parker wave.” — Los Angeles Times
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