Plot Summary

A Catskill Eagle

Robert B. Parker
Guide cover placeholder

A Catskill Eagle

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985

Book Brief

Robert B. Parker

A Catskill Eagle

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • 1980s

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

In Robert B. Parker's A Catskill Eagle, Detective Spenser sets out to rescue his love, Susan Silverman, from a troubling and unhealthy relationship with Russell Costigan, the son of a California tycoon. With the help of his sidekick Hawk, Spenser navigates a dangerous mission that involves breaking Hawk out of jail, committing various crimes, and teaming up with the CIA to confront Russell's villainous father. The book includes depictions of violence, confinement, and psychological manipulation.

Suspenseful

Gritty

Adventurous

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

12,083 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

A Catskill Eagle by Robert B. Parker has garnered mixed reviews. Fans praise its fast-paced narrative, engaging dialogue, and strong character development. However, some critics feel the plot occasionally lacks depth and can be predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read for mystery genre enthusiasts but may not captivate those seeking intricate storylines.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Catskill Eagle?

A reader who enjoys A Catskill Eagle by Robert B. Parker is likely a fan of hard-boiled detective fiction and fast-paced, witty narratives. Comparable to fans of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep and Mickey Spillane's I, the Jury, they appreciate strong, morally complex characters and intricate, suspenseful plots.

4.2

12,083 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • 1980s

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!