God Save the Child
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1974
207
Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • 1970s
1974
Adult
18+ years
In Robert B. Parker's God Save the Child, private investigator Spenser is hired by a wealthy couple to find their missing teenage son, Kevin. As he digs into their suburban life in Smithfield, Spenser encounters marital strife, a mysterious commune, and a criminal ring led by bodybuilder Vic Harroway. Despite dangerous twists, including a murder and a ransom note, Spenser relentlessly pursues the truth to bring Kevin home. This book includes references to sexual exploitation of minors and substance abuse.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Gritty
Challenging
Dark
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Robert B. Parker's God Save the Child is praised for its sharp prose, engaging plot, and the development of Spenser, its iconic detective protagonist. Critics commend the book's blend of humor and suspense. However, some note a lack of depth in secondary characters and predictable elements in the storyline. Overall, it's a solid entry in the mystery genre.
Fans of crime fiction and private detective stories will enjoy Robert B. Parker's God Save the Child. Ideal for readers who appreciate the hard-boiled style of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep and the witty, resilient protagonists in Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone series.
15,169 ratings
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207
Novel • Fiction
Massachusetts • 1970s
1974
Adult
18+ years
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