Description
Spenser investigates a case that hits far too close to home for his comfort in this latest installment of Robert B. Parker's beloved series.
Spenser is waiting out the latest Boston snowstorm when he gets word that Rita Fiore has been shot. Rita's always been a tricky presence, nudging Spenser for years; she's an ever-present figure who transcends friendship in Spenser's circle. Like many of them, at the end of the day Rita is family. And family will always be protected.
Both a pit bull in the courtroom and a provocateur outside it, Rita is no stranger to controversy. As one of the city's toughest lawyers, she has made many enemies, so Spenser knows there's no short list of suspects who might want revenge. With Rita's life hanging in the balance, it's up to him to get to the bottom of things, even if it means unearthing some unsavory secrets.