false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170710457m/69634.jpg 69634 9 When Spenser's closest ally, Hawk, is brutally injured and left for dead while protecting bookie Luther Gillespie, Spenser embarks on an epic journey to rehabilitate his friend in body and soul. Hawk, always proud, has never been dependent on anyone. Now he is forced to make connections: to accept the medical technology that will ensure his physical recovery, and to reinforce the tenuous emotional ties he has to those around him. <br><br> Spenser quickly learns that the Ukrainian mob is responsible for the hit, but finding a way into their tightly knit circle is not nearly so simple. Their total control of the town of Marshport, from the bodegas to the police force to the mayor's office, isn't just a sign of rampant corruption-it's a form of arrogance that only serves to ignite Hawk's desire to get even. As the body count rises, Spenser is forced to employ some questionable techniques and even more questionable hired guns while redefining his friendship with Hawk in the name of vengeance. 1868366 8 3 2005 Cold Service (Spenser Mysteries, Book 32) total:690|5:136|4:263|3:254|2:31|1:6| 690 2562 882 43 4 1 false false Mon Oct 01 11:45:52 -0700 2007 Mon Oct 01 11:49:40 -0700 2007 more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Jun 05 07:45:42 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 08 08:26:06 -0700 2009 Cold Service by Robert Parker because of the bonding that took place between Spenser and Hawk, and the understanding that Susan has. I thought it was unique, but nice, when Susan, Cecile, Hawk and Spenser were sitting around, with Susan and Spenser trying to convince Cecile that Hawk still ...more...]]> 2 0 false false Sun Oct 25 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 31 20:35:57 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 31 20:37:35 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Mar 29 21:52:20 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 30 21:37:09 -0700 2008 There is, as always, sparkling dialogue, but there's an insightful undercurren...more...]]> 3 0 false false Tue Dec 23 08:16:36 -0800 2008 Tue Dec 23 08:16:46 -0800 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Mar 25 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 25 21:03:55 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 25 21:03:55 -0700 2009 more...]]> 0 0 false false Fri Oct 02 09:53:05 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 02 09:53:05 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sun Mar 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 22 17:40:17 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 22 17:42:24 -0700 2009 The subject area this time was organized crime
involving the usual mob and Ukranians. I have
no interest in either. There was wit, as always,
but not enough to make up for the subject.]]> 4 0 false false Tue Sep 01 17:09:12 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 01 17:10:35 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Tue Feb 24 14:43:54 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 24 14:46:47 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Sat Mar 12 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Sun Sep 06 11:30:28 -0700 2009 Sun Sep 06 11:30:48 -0700 2009 ]]> 3 0 false false Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Mon Sep 03 08:47:08 -0700 2007 Mon Sep 03 08:47:53 -0700 2007 Parker, Robert B. – 32nd in series
Putnam, 2005 – Hardcover
Hawk has been shot in the back and the man he was hired to protect, has been killed along with all but his youngest child. Not being one to turn the other cheek, Hawk...more...]]> 2 0 false false Wed Jan 28 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 28 06:51:57 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 28 06:53:11 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Fri Jul 11 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 09 13:52:56 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 11 12:36:43 -0700 2008
some bad guys got away again, and even "the law" was ok w/ that. for some reason, tho, it didn't upset me as much this time. partially, i know, because it even felt like some war...more...]]> 0 0 false false Sat Mar 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 31 04:49:59 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 31 04:51:12 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Tue Aug 14 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Feb 23 04:10:52 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 23 04:12:06 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Sun Jan 18 18:57:36 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 18 18:57:36 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Fri May 29 08:08:21 -0700 2009 Fri May 29 08:08:21 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Sat Jun 07 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 01 16:50:08 -0700 2008 Sat Jun 07 10:08:01 -0700 2008
As usual, this Spenser novel was excellent. I really enjoyed the voice characteristics of Mr. Mantegna and the inflections he gave each character. Spenser and Hawk's wordplay was especial...more...]]> 0 0 false false Fri May 01 16:24:38 -0700 2009 Fri May 01 16:24:38 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=69634