A review by msand3
Deadly Edge by Richard Stark

3.0

3.5 stars. The thirteenth Parker novel is a bit of a let-down after the strength of [b:The Sour Lemon Score|595808|The Sour Lemon Score (Parker, #12)|Richard Stark|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1301558067l/595808._SY75_.jpg|3848] and the previous Grofield novel, despite Charles Ardai's praise in the foreword. I've come to realize that I prefer the novels that don’t include Claire as an integral part of the plot. Parker is at his best when he's drifting from safehouse to temporary hotels under assumed names. This attempt to domesticate Parker (by Claire, but also by Stark) just isn't working for me -- and clearly it isn't working for Parker! As such, I can only hope that Stark (and Parker!) can move past this hang-up on Claire in the future novels.