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Small Vices

by Robert B. Parker
$13.92
Small Vices - Thryft
Small Vices - Thryft

Intriguing murder mystery with ethical dilemmas.

Small Vices would be a great read for fans of gritty crime novels who enjoy intricate plot twists and ethical dilemmas. The book's unique character, Spenser, is a tough-talking private investigator with a strong moral compass that carries him through the ethical quandaries presented by the case. The book also delves into the moral ambiguity of society's twisted power structures, highlighting how corruption can affect even the highest echelons of society. With its well-crafted plot and realistic characters, Small Vices is sure to leave readers on the edge of their seats.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Small Vices

by Robert B. Parker
$13.92
ISBN: 9780399142444
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $29.19
Authors: Robert B. Parker
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Date of Publication: 1997-03-31
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery, Crime, Action, Suspense, Thriller
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 6340 readers)

Description

Ellis Alves is a bad kid from the 'hood with a long, long record, but did he really murder Melissa Henderson, a white coed from ritzy Pemberton College? Alves's former lawyers think he was framed, and they hire Spenser to uncover the truth. As he and longtime associate Hawk race from the back streets of Boston to Manhattan's most elegant avenues, Spenser gets a postgraduate course in the seamy side of life - an ethical no-man's-land where twisted cops and spoiled rich kids with peculiar private proclivities are just the tip of the iceberg. The stakes abruptly shift from corruption to catastrophe when a master assassin's bullets take Spenser down. He survives the attack - barely - but must play dead to the world, while recovering his strength hiding in secret. Only then can he see justice done - and let the shooter know that it's payback time.
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Intriguing murder mystery with ethical dilemmas.

Small Vices would be a great read for fans of gritty crime novels who enjoy intricate plot twists and ethical dilemmas. The book's unique character, Spenser, is a tough-talking private investigator with a strong moral compass that carries him through the ethical quandaries presented by the case. The book also delves into the moral ambiguity of society's twisted power structures, highlighting how corruption can affect even the highest echelons of society. With its well-crafted plot and realistic characters, Small Vices is sure to leave readers on the edge of their seats.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.