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Spenser is back and embroiled in a dangerous and multi-layered case. Someone has been killing racehorses at stables across the south, and Walter Clive, president of Three Fillies Stables, hires him to find out who. Spenser goes to Georgia to protect Hugger Mugger, a two-year-old destined to become the next Secretariat. Disregarding the resentment of the local Georgia law enforcement, he takes the case. Despite the veneer of civility, Spenser encounters tensions beneath the surface old boy bonhomie. The case takes an even more deadly turn when the attacker claims a human victim, and Spenser must revise his impressions of the Three Fillies organization - and watch his own back as well. "One of the great series in the history of the American detective story." (New York Times Book Review)
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"I know some will complain about the lack of Hawk in this book, or that it doesn't take place in Spenser's home turf of Boston, but I thought it made a nice change of pace. The characters are vibrant and alive, and Parker has a Hemingway-esque style of understatement, saying a lot with very few words. I thought the ending was a bit abrupt, but other than that, this was a fine addition to the Spenser saga."
— Stephen (4 out of 5 stars)
Hugger Mugger Listener Reviews
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Codename Eric, 7/22/2022
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" Great dialogue as usual, but of all the excellent thorobred racing states, why Georgia? Would have given 4 stars if ending had some form of finality. I am reading Spenser in chronological order and maybe Penny, Becker and perhaps even Delroy will reappear in future tales. "
— Bob, 2/13/2014 -
" Ainka kept telling me how good Robert Parker's detective Spenser is ... and she was right! Sharp witted and good plot. I'm ready to read another one. "
— Mary, 1/30/2014 -
" One of Parker's lesser efforts, to me at any rate. I could never make myself care one way or another about what was going on. "
— Rob, 12/6/2013 -
" Well, there is the deal. Robert Parker is ANOTHER of my go-to-and-read- in-5-minute books that are necessary balances to authors like Joseph Conrad etc. I love him. His latest books are too light, his early ones, before he was really famous, I really like. Spenser (his main character) LOVES his woman partner and he is a tough guy with with soft heart and there it is. Robert Parker died not long ago. I like having his books around for moments when I just need a familiar, easy on the eye book to sit with. "
— Jenny, 11/21/2013 -
" Quick read and the Spenser series are always fun and entertaining. This one is about the horse set in Kentucky. The actual story isn't why one reads the series, it's the style of writing and the humor of Spenser. "
— Jan, 11/16/2013 -
" Maybe this is not great literature but I love the Spenser novels- I have read everyone published so far - you can count on them to always entertain "
— Sandy, 10/23/2013 -
" the ending was weak, like Parker did not know how to wrap it up. "
— David, 10/19/2013 -
" This is a good mystery/detective novel. The best part is that because it's about a race horse some of the action occurs in Saratoga Springs, and the author really has been to Saratoga. Moves right along, and the mystery is fun to follow. "
— Almeda, 10/11/2013 -
" This is the first Spenser novel I have read, although I realize Parker is prolific.. I was visiting and picked this up and read it in a flash.. Very fast read, entertaining. I would read more looking for something light. "
— Joanne, 10/8/2013 -
" I just re-read this book. It is still a very good read. I'm a huge fan of Parker's novels and Spenser just rocks! Sad their won't be any new ones. We'll miss you Mr. Parker! "
— William, 8/18/2013 -
" For my review please see my blog: Martin's View: Hugger Mugger. "
— Martin, 2/18/2013 -
" template mystery solved in first third of book. it has spots of humor and fun dialogue, but generally nothing more than a " castle" episode for Monday night tv. the male version of evanovich. "
— Trixer, 12/12/2012 -
" Love the dry sense of humor and the unexpected twists and turns, although I listen as much for the reader as I do the story. "
— Tina, 10/25/2012 -
" We listened to this while traveling to/from a wedding in St. Augustine, FL. It was quite entertaining. "
— Jennifer, 10/22/2012 -
" Good; Continuing character: Spenser; Spenser goes south to find out who is shooting horses, when his client is killed his daughters are te suspects; not up to usual quality. "
— Joe, 10/21/2012 -
" good book..but it ended stupid "
— Margarette, 9/30/2012 -
" Not his best. But, still Spenser "
— Tony, 8/29/2012 -
" Typical Spenser which means very good. "
— Mailmanr5, 5/17/2012 -
" An ok read set in GA on a horse ranch. "
— David, 2/1/2012 -
" Could not appreciate Parker's sytle of writing. Story was somewhat predictable. "
— Jennifer, 8/6/2011 -
" Joe Mantegna did an excellent job reading this book. Listening to this during a road trip was my wife's first exposure to Parker's Spenser, and Mantegna's delivery really helped her get into the story and appreciate the depth of Parker's characters. "
— Lewis, 5/24/2011 -
" Recommended by Alene and a gift of Linda Wh. "
— Julie, 5/9/2011 -
" Think I'd like to read more Spenser novels, but this one missed the mark a bit. Very predictable, too many unsavorary characters to try and throw one off. Mildly entertaining but little suspense. "
— Debbie, 3/31/2011 -
" This is the character from TV Spenser for hire. A friend recommended it to me because of the quick dialog. I found it to be a fast fun read. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a little mystery and action and a lot of fun dialog. "
— Mary, 2/21/2011 -
" Spenser goes to Georgia to investigate a threat to a race horse, Hugger Mugger. He goes without Susan, and he misses her when she is not there. He also goes without Vinnie and Hawk, but he doesn't miss them. I do. "
— Teresa, 1/22/2011 -
" Not his best. But, still Spenser "
— Tony, 12/7/2010 -
" I like these mystery/detective books where the detective has a sense of humor. "
— Linda, 8/18/2010 -
" Now this is an excellent Robert B. Parker novel about Spenser. I enjoyed it very much and could not put it down. <br/> <br/>J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'" "
— J., 6/1/2010 -
" Spenser and the South just don't mix. This is one of the weakest of the Spenser novels. "
— Nate, 4/26/2010 -
" I love this book, easy read and spencer is awesome! "
— Jessey, 3/23/2010 -
" Think I'd like to read more Spenser novels, but this one missed the mark a bit. Very predictable, too many unsavorary characters to try and throw one off. Mildly entertaining but little suspense. "
— Debbie, 3/11/2010 -
" Good; Continuing character: Spenser; Spenser goes south to find out who is shooting horses, when his client is killed his daughters are te suspects; not up to usual quality. <br/> "
— Joe, 9/6/2009 -
" It's a great book about horses - he loves them almost as much as I do!!! "
— Kim, 6/15/2009 -
" Standard Spenser story - I am definitely on a Spenser kick at the moment! "
— Wes, 6/12/2009
About Robert B. Parker
Robert B. Parker (1932–2010), long acknowledged as the dean of American crime fiction, was the New York Times bestselling author of the Spenser mysteries, as well as the Jesse Stone novels. He was named Grand Master at the 2002 Edgar Awards by the Mystery Writers of America, an honor shared with earlier masters such as Alfred Hitchcock and Ellery Queen. He has more than fifty books to his credit.
About Joe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna is a versatile, seasoned actor on both stage and screen. He first garnered national prominence for his work with writer-director David Mamet, earning a Tony Award for Glengarry Glen Ross in 1983. His name has become synonymous with Robert B. Parker’s Spenser since he has narrated the entire series.