Back Story Quotes

“Got nothing to do with us,” I said. “I’m working on a case. You’re my trusty sidekick.” “Long as I don’t have to call you Kemo Sabe.” “Ever wonder what that meant?” I said. “I always thought it meant Paleface Motherfucker,” Hawk said. “That’s probably it,” I said.”
― Robert B. Parker, Back Story

“Hawk and I lay behind the rock”
― Robert B. Parker, Back Story

“She radiated a kind of excitement, the possibility of infinite promise. It wasn’t just me. Most people seemed to feel that spending time with Susan would be an adventure.”
― Robert B. Parker, Back Story

“called Evan Malone at the number Epstein had given me and got his wife, and made an appointment to come up to his place on Bow Lake to talk with him. On the drive up Route 93, I called Epstein on the cell phone.”
― Robert B. Parker, Back Story

“Paul a smart kid,” Hawk said. “I know.” “And he pretty strong,” Hawk said. “He is.” “Got from his uncle,” Hawk said. “Uncle Hawk?” “Sho’ nuff.” “Jesus Christ,” I said.”
― Robert B. Parker, Back Story

“There were Palladian windows and a number of roof peaks and an assortment of architectural conceits, all overlooking a vast lawn devoid of ornamentation.”
― Robert B. Parker, Back Story