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Robert B. Parker's Old Black Magic

Robert B. Parker's Old Black Magic: Spenser, Book 46

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Robert B. Parker's Old Black Magic

By: Ace Atkins, Robert B. Parker
Narrated by: Joe Mantegna
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Iconic, tough-but-tender Boston PI Spenser delves into the black market art scene to investigate a decades-long unsolved crime of dangerous proportions.

The heist was legendary, still talked about 20 years after the priceless paintings disappeared from one of Boston's premier art museums. Most thought the art was lost forever, buried deep, sold off overseas, or, worse, destroyed as incriminating evidence. But when paint chips from the most valuable piece stolen, Gentlemen in Black by a Spanish master, arrives at the desk of a Boston journalist, the museum finds hope and enlists Spenser's help.

Soon the cold art case thrusts Spenser into the shady world of black market art dealers, aged Mafia bosses, and old vendettas. A $5 million reward by the museum's top benefactor, an aged, unlikable Boston socialite, sets Spenser and pals Vinnie Morris and Hawk onto a trail of hidden secrets, jailhouse confessions, and decades-old murders.

Set against the high-society art scene and the low-life back alleys of Boston, this is classic Spenser doing what he does best.

©2018 Ace Atkins, Robert B. Parker (P)2018 Random House Audio
Fiction Hard-Boiled Mystery Private Investigators Traditional Detectives Boston Detective Suspense
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Critic reviews

“Atkins perfectly catches Spenser’s breezy voice and Parker’s knack for creating vivid characters.” (Seattle Times)

“Atkins...again captures all the qualities Spenser fans love in the series: smart-ass humor, a touch of romance, plenty of violence, and, of course, Spenser’s complex sense of honor. Atkins adds his own touch in the form of complex plots with genuine mysteries at their center.” (Booklist)

Witty Dialogue • Enjoyable Mystery • Excellent Narration • Faithful Continuation • Engaging Storytelling
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A good story done in Parker's style. Only complaint is no Hawk this time around.

Ace does a good job this time!

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love the spenser series. this is more of a detective novel. montegna is fantastic reader.

another winner

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Most of this book brings back memories of the Spenser we all love. Unfortunatly the contrived pseudo O'henry ending made it all fall flat.simon


Mixed Emotions

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Ace did a solid job and Mantegna was like having your Uncle read you a story at bedtime.

Good story, as usual!

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Ace nails it. Yet another great Spenser book. Somewhere Robert B Parker is drinking a Sam Adams and smiling.

Another great Spenser book.

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Reminiscent of Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler! Kept my interest and Mantegna’s performance excelled!
I’d get another book performed by Joe!

Joe Mantegna is very GOOD!

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I would first like to tell whoever wrote the Publisher's Summary that perhaps they should listen to the book. If fans were waiting for Hawk - he doesn't show up! Vinnie, however, is in fine form as, of course, is Spenser. I found the story interesting and fun to follow. I am waiting for the next Spenser book.

I still love Spenser!

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Loved the book and characters. Missed Hawk but Vinny made up for the absence. Joe Mantegna IS Spenser!!

Ace Atkins continues to impress!!!

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Loved it! Ace Atkins is doing a phenomenal job writing these books. Throughly enjoyed this book.

Excellent book

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Spenser novels are not the same without Mantegna. I would love to see or hear a theatrical performance of Mamets House of Cards with Mantegna as the lead or narrator.
Jeffery Richter

Joe Mantegna perfect as usual.

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