Search -
Robert B. Parker's Lullaby (Spenser, Bk 41)
Robert B Parker's Lullaby - Spenser, Bk 41 Author:Ace Atkins When fourteen-year-old Mattie Sullivan asks Spenser to look into her mother?s murder, he?s not convinced by her claim that the wrong man was convicted. Mattie is street-smart, wise beyond her years, and now left to care for her younger siblings and an alcoholic grandmother in a dilapidated apartment in South Boston. But her need for closure and ... more »her determination to make things right hit Spenser where he lives. As Spenser becomes more involved, he thinks that Mattie may be onto something after all. And he?s going to need the help of his friend Hawk to find peace for Mattie?a job that?s more dangerous than he ever thought.« less
The Market's bargain prices are even better for Paperbackswap club members!
Retail Price:$9.99 Buy New (Mass Market Paperback): $9.70 (save 2%) or Become a PBS member and pay $5.80+1 PBS book credit (save 41%)
I was very impressed with this book. If I didn't know that Parker passed away recently, I'd swear it was written by him. Atkins brings the same characters, the same humor, the same suspense as did Parker.
I hope he writes some more because I'll never get tired of reading Spenser books.
As a long time fan of Robert B. Parker and Spenser, I was nervous when I heard that another writer was going to take up the mantle and continue writing the character. I was pleasantly surprised, but not blown away, by Lullaby. Ace Atkins does a decent job of capturing the nuances of Spenser, with the witty dialogue, descriptive prose, love of food and drink and, of course, the well developed sense of justice.
There were times when it seemed that the banter was a bit forced, while with Parker it seemed as natural as water flowing, but that did not detract from the overall effort, which was good. I'll be back for more of Spenser and Ace Atkins.
Not quite as well-written as Parker, but, after a few chapters, I really got into the story and enjoyed my reunion with Hawk, Susan, Pearl the wonder dog, and all the Boston venues and characters.
Scott Gross (scottgross) - 