annieb123's review
5.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Spenser's 46th outing in novel form sees him chasing a priceless painting which was stolen 20 years ago in a famous heist at the Gardner museum.
Spenser is on the trail and willing to do whatever it takes to finish the job and honor the last wishes of a friend. There's also a 5 million dollar reward, and he's up against everyone to see the assignment through.
There aren't so many things in life which are guaranteed to deliver. Spenser, even on this 46th (!!!) installment, really does. I love his mouthy attitude, his honor and his style. Pure 100% unadulterated entertainment. I love Spenser. I admit trepidation when Ace Atkins took over the series, but they're really wonderful (this is the 7th book by my count since R.B.Parker passed away in 2010).
Due out 1 May, 2018 from Penguin - Putnam. 320 pages, available in ebook, hardcover and audio- formats.
Five stars. I devoured this in one sitting.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.
Spenser's 46th outing in novel form sees him chasing a priceless painting which was stolen 20 years ago in a famous heist at the Gardner museum.
Spenser is on the trail and willing to do whatever it takes to finish the job and honor the last wishes of a friend. There's also a 5 million dollar reward, and he's up against everyone to see the assignment through.
There aren't so many things in life which are guaranteed to deliver. Spenser, even on this 46th (!!!) installment, really does. I love his mouthy attitude, his honor and his style. Pure 100% unadulterated entertainment. I love Spenser. I admit trepidation when Ace Atkins took over the series, but they're really wonderful (this is the 7th book by my count since R.B.Parker passed away in 2010).
Due out 1 May, 2018 from Penguin - Putnam. 320 pages, available in ebook, hardcover and audio- formats.
Five stars. I devoured this in one sitting.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.
jrobles76's review
5.0
Ace Atkins has found his voice
Ace Atkins is an excellent writer, and, like Robert Parker before him, took a while to find his voice with Spenser. Loved this adventure and look forward to many more.
Ace Atkins is an excellent writer, and, like Robert Parker before him, took a while to find his voice with Spenser. Loved this adventure and look forward to many more.
tobyyy's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first Spenser book that I’ve read by an author other than Robert Parker. All in all it wasn’t bad — Atkins did an excellent job continuing the sass and witty banter that Spenser fans know and love. My biggest issue with this book was that there were SO many characters and it was hard to keep them all straight and remember how Spenser knew each one. It felt unnecessarily convoluted.
csdaley's review against another edition
3.0
I have enjoyed all of the previous Ace Atkin Spenser novels. This one, not so much. The voice is still there but honestly I couldn't give a hoot about the mystery. I found it uninteresting and lackluster. This was closer to a 2.5 star. I still enjoy hearing Spenser talk but the book lacked any depth. I hope this is a one off and not the beginning of the end for me and Spenser.
jonmhansen's review against another edition
4.0
Mr. Atkins decidedly makes things more difficult for Spenser than Mr. Parker did in later years. I like it.
sylviabaum's review against another edition
3.0
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Used to read Spenser a lot when Parker was writing it. The story is fascinating. The ending is not what it appears. An exciting read.
Used to read Spenser a lot when Parker was writing it. The story is fascinating. The ending is not what it appears. An exciting read.
nonna7's review against another edition
3.0
This is the most recent book in the Spenser series. As always it was really enjoyable. Twenty years ago there was a daring robbery that netted a number of works of art including a priceless El Greco. Now the museum is receiving detailed letters that say the writer knows where to find the missing art. The museum asks Spenser to help them get the art back. Soon Spenser finds himself up to his neck in the black and gray market art world, high society and lots of low society types. In between, we get the signature Spenser wisecracking, lovemaking and cooking. To say anymore would give too much away. It's a fun romp. There's another coming out in November 2019.
tommyro's review against another edition
3.0
Ace Atkins is doing a masterful job continuing the Spenser stories. His Spenser is more complicated than RBP's originals but still just as entertaining. Very enjoyable mystery.