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The last Spenser novel completed by Robert B. Parker. On location in Boston, bad-boy actor Jumbo Nelson is accused of the rape and murder of a young woman. From the start the case seems fishy, so the Boston PD calls on Spenser to investigate. Things don’t look so good for Jumbo, whose appetites for food, booze, and sex are as outsized as his name. He was the studio’s biggest star, but he’s become its biggest liability. In the course of the investigation, Spenser encounters Jumbo’s bodyguard: a young former football-playing Native American named Zebulon Sixkill. He acts tough, but Spenser sees something more within the young man. Despite the odd circumstances, the two forge an unlikely alliance, with Spenser serving as mentor. As the case grows darker and secrets about both Jumbo and the dead woman come to light, it’s Spenser—with Sixkill at his side—who must put things right.
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"I really enjoyed this book. Very fast paced and the writing is sparse and to the point. First time I read this author and really liked his writing style and how he told the story. This was the last in a series of books for this character, a private detective in Boston. The author passed away in 2010. I'm going to go back to the beginning and read the first book with this character and read all the subsequent books in order. There are 40 books so Imhave storiesmto look forward too."
— Scott (4 out of 5 stars)
Sixkill Listener Reviews
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Codename Eric, 12/22/2019
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" I'm sad that this is Parker's ladt Spencer. I don't want to contemplate another author taking on this character, but I would like to hear more about Sixkill or Hawk ... "
— Karen, 2/16/2014 -
" What a FUN read! This was recommended to me by a co-worker. I really liked the character "Spencer" .. a quick, witty, bad ass mofo! I will definitely be including all of the books of the Spencer series into my "to-read" list. (Sixkill is book #40) SO I am excited to know there are 39 other books featuring Spencer *two thumbs up* "
— Buddy, 2/7/2014 -
" There's no such thing as an un-interesting, satisfying "Spenser" novel. "
— Doneen, 2/4/2014 -
" Parker's last novel before his death. I missed Hawk in this one but it was fun, as usual. Sad he's gone, he and Spenser and Hawk and all of them will be missed. "
— Bonnie, 2/4/2014 -
" Somewhat disappointing final Spenser. It's still Spenser, but spending too much time on philosophy and not enough on being Spenser. "
— Marty, 1/21/2014 -
" Last of the Spencer novels, published after Robert B. Parker's death. Great way to end the series. So long, Spence, Suzanne, Hawk, et. al. It has been fun! "
— Bob, 1/9/2014 -
" It was sad to think this was the last Spenser novel, and that he didn't get to develop his new "Hawk" character. "
— Pam, 1/9/2014 -
" Robert Parker isn't an author I follow. I was in need of a quick read that didn't require much thought on my part. That's exactly what I got. Not sure if that's a good or bad review :) Overall, it was an overdone plot, and predictable storyline. Oh well, it served it's purpose. "
— Dionne, 1/1/2014 -
" Too bad Parker didn't get the chance to explore Sixkill more unique character in the genre would make an interesting compliment to Hawk. "
— Michael, 11/23/2013 -
" Three stars for a familiar but enjoyable by-the-numbers Spenser novel. One extra star because it is Parker's last Spenser novel, which made the ending more resonant. "
— Alisa, 8/18/2013 -
" How good was this book? This book was soooo good, I couldn't put it down---well, maybe a few times, but seriously, it was great fun. Sixkill was a good addition to Spenser's cast of characters. This was Mr. Parker's last Spenser novel...would that Hawk had been there. "
— Yeva, 7/4/2013 -
" What a great story to end a series. To bad there will not be more of Sixkill. I would have like to get Hawk take on sixkill. "
— Theresa, 7/1/2013 -
" The very last Parker book :( "
— Stacy, 6/6/2013 -
" so formulaic, but I love em! RIP Robert Parker "
— Susie, 2/7/2013 -
" This is the 40th & last of the Spencer series by Robert B Parker. Like the other ones I've read it doesn't disappoint. If you've never read Parker, do yourself a favor & do so. Always a quick, funny and satisfying read. "
— Bob, 9/7/2012 -
" Excellent!! I am never disappointed in the Spenser series...I am sooo sorry that the books end here, Mr. Parker had a winner "
— Laura, 9/4/2012 -
" Love Spencer, Lover Parker. I'm so sad he's died and the last few books will be the last of his I read. "
— Rico, 8/25/2012 -
" loved it. his last book. RIP, Mr. Parker. "
— Sheri, 8/2/2012 -
" Being from Boston - I love Spenser books - and I loved the new character, Z, but I did miss Hawk. "
— Eleanor, 5/16/2012 -
" I enjoyed this book a great deal - the only thing that drives me crazy is all the I said she said he said - gets really old "
— Ramble, 5/7/2012 -
" Robert B. Parker is writing them from the dead. It was a typical Spenser novel. "
— Burt, 1/25/2012 -
" Robert Parker died in 2010 but not before leaving us with Spenser & Jesse Stone. While his stories are not 100% believable, they keep me engrossed. This was another good, fast read. "
— Nonie, 12/9/2011 -
" It was worthy of the series. I liked it. I'm sad it's probably the last. "
— Nicole, 12/4/2011 -
" Quick read. Not much of a plot. "
— Bryan, 7/29/2011 -
" The last of Robert Parker. Very sad. I will miss him. "
— Miranda, 7/23/2011 -
" Sad to think that this is the last Spencer novel....each one only got better. "
— Susan, 6/27/2011 -
" A fantastic book, as usual for a Robert B. Parker book! He will be greatly missed!! "
— Steve, 5/3/2011
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.