God Save the Child
God Save the Child by Robert B. Parker, published by Penguin in 1977, is a mystery novel that delves into the unsettling disappearance of fourteen-year-old Kevin Bartlett from the seemingly idyllic suburb of Appie Knoll. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the initial assumption of a runaway is challenged by the arrival of a ransom note, prompting a deeper investigation into the dynamics of an affluent family and the troubling influences surrounding the boy.
In this edition, readers will follow Spenser as he navigates the complexities of the case, encountering a range of characters, including the enigmatic Vic Harroway, whose physical prowess complicates the investigation. The story explores themes of city life and the hard-boiled detective genre, revealing the darker undercurrents that can exist beneath a polished surface. With 169 pages, this English-language edition presents a concise yet engaging exploration of mystery and detective work.
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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.
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