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“Robert B. Parker is that rarity–a prolific author whose books are consistently original, suspenseful and fascinating. His crackling dialogue is always fresh and smart-alecky. You’re happily hooked before you know it.”-Forbes Heidi Bradshaw is wealthy, beautiful, and well connected–and she needs Spenser’s help. In a most unlikely request, Heidi, a notorious gold digger recently separated from her latest husband, recruits the Boston P.I. to accompany her to her private island, Tashtego, for her daughter’s wedding. Spenser is unsure of what his role as personal bodyguard will entail, but he consents when it’s decided that he can bring his beloved Susan Silverman along. It should be a straightforward job for Spenser: show up for appearances, have some drinks, and spend some quality time with Susan. Yet when his old nemesis Rugar–the Gray Man–arrives on Tashtego, Spenser realizes that something is amiss. With a hurricane-level storm brewing outside, the Gray Man jumps into action, firing fatal shots into the crowd of wedding guests and kid- napping the bride–but Spenser knows that the sloppy guns-for-hire abduction is not Rugar’s style. Unable to prevent the attack, Spenser will stop at nothing to recover the kidnapped bride and figure out how the Gray Man is connected. It’s up to Spenser to decide who the real enemy is . . . before more people end up dead.
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"The latest in the Spenser series set in Boston. I like the characters but I really how fast they read...almost like a screenplay. This one started with a wedding on an island that was struck by a rainstorm from hell."
— Jan (5 out of 5 stars)
Rough Weather Listener Reviews
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" Spenser and gang continue to amuse. Beach book. "
— Martha, 2/18/2014 -
" Typical, good "
— Julie, 2/11/2014 -
" I really enjoyed the return of the Gray Man. I love reading a series because characters and incidents tie through book after book. And these are great characters. "
— July, 2/8/2014 -
" Classic Spenser - good action and great characters. Needed more oomph at the end though. "
— Colin, 2/8/2014 -
" Fast, easy, entertaining: a Spenser book. "
— Dana, 2/1/2014 -
" another good read. i love the characters in this book. you definitely knocked it out of the park. "
— Alaina, 1/17/2014 -
" Listened to the audio book on a sad car ride and it provided welcome distraction. Joe Mantegna was a great reader. The plot is flawed but it was still a good story with some fun one liners, especially in the first few chapters. "
— Cynthia, 1/12/2014 -
" Spenser is back in this fun filled, quick moving, delightful book. If you need a quick book that will hold your interest- this is the one! "
— Kay, 1/8/2014 -
" Not a big fan of the villan "
— Ted, 1/5/2014 -
" A typical Spencer detective novel, quick and easy to read. Not one of the better stories, but still entertaining. "
— Ceciliahill55, 1/4/2014 -
" I like Parker's writing style, I guess some don't. I pay no mind to those folks, Parker's books are fast reads and always enjoyable. "
— Jonathan, 12/23/2013 -
" Spenser is as Spenser does. And I like it. "
— Gwennie, 12/3/2013 -
" This was another fun Spenser novel. "
— Monty, 11/24/2013 -
" Good fast read. Enjoyable "
— Richard, 7/30/2013 -
" The is vintage Spenser. Very interesting start. Well written inuendo about Spenser aging (like us all). Surprise ending. "
— Thomas, 4/16/2013 -
" Love Spenser! Books with the Gray Man in them are my favorites - Rough Weather, Cold Service, Small Vices. "
— Amy, 12/24/2012 -
" An easy good read. "
— Barb, 10/31/2012 -
" Very quick read. I enjoyed it. "
— Joanne, 4/3/2012 -
" Like every other Spenser book... Sometimes witty, sometimes funny, always Spenser. "
— Beth, 12/7/2011 -
" Amidst a hurricane is a kidnapping. Since Spenser was present and could not stop the kidnapping, he sees it as his duty to follow through on the crime. He knows who the kidnapper is; he just doesn't know why, and who was behind it. The "who" turned out not to be much of a surprise. "
— Corky, 11/21/2011 -
" I'm a Spencer fan. So sue me. He makes me feel good. "
— Louise, 7/10/2011 -
" Spenser and Hawk rule. Susan, too. "
— Dave, 6/16/2011 -
" Entertaining style. Robert Parker's sense of humor is always fun. "
— Jan, 6/8/2011 -
" A road trip and another audio book. Pretty good story, but I hate the black dialect the reader uses for Hawk. Adult themes and language so I can't recommend it. "
— Cathy, 5/20/2011 -
" Why can't he find another way to say "said?" Love his stories, but his "said" repetition drives me crazy especially when I am listening on CD. "
— Harriet, 4/13/2011 -
" The Grey man returns. Outstanding Spenser. "
— Tony, 4/2/2011 -
" A typical Spencer detective novel, quick and easy to read. Not one of the better stories, but still entertaining. "
— Ceciliahill55, 3/31/2011 -
" i really enjoy robert parkers books they are entertaining and fast reading <br/> "
— Ludwig, 11/23/2010 -
" I do love some Robert Parker! For a speedy read with snappy dialogue, he can't be beat. He is good "
— Jilly, 10/24/2010
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.