- Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group; Reissue edition (Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0425211347
- ISBN-13: 978-0425211342
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 16.8 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,150,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Lily Ellsworth--erect, firm, white-haired, and stylish--is the grand dame of Dowling, Massachusetts, and possesses an iron will and a bottomless purse. When she hires Spenser to investigate her grandson Jared Clark's alleged involvement in a school shooting, Spenser is led into an inquiry that grows more harrowing at every turn. Though seven people were killed in cold blood, and despite Jared's being named as a co-conspirator by the other shooter, Mrs. Ellsworth is convinced of her grandson's innocence. Jared's parents are resigned to his fate, and the boy himself doesn't seem to care whether he goes to prison for a crime he might not have committed.
As the probe goes on, Spenser finds himself up against a number of roadblocks--from the school officials who don't want him asking questions, to Jared's own parents, who are completely indifferent to the boy's defense. Ultimately, Spenser discovers a web of blackmail and some heavy-duty indiscretions--and a truth too disturbing to contemplate. Before the case reaches its unfortunate end, he is forced to make a series of difficult decisions--with fatal consequences.
From the Compact Disc edition.
As the probe goes on, Spenser finds himself up against a number of roadblocks--from the school officials who don't want him asking questions, to Jared's own parents, who are completely indifferent to the boy's defense. Ultimately, Spenser discovers a web of blackmail and some heavy-duty indiscretions--and a truth too disturbing to contemplate. Before the case reaches its unfortunate end, he is forced to make a series of difficult decisions--with fatal consequences.
From the Compact Disc edition.
About the Author
Robert B Parker is the best-selling author of over 50 books, including Small Vices, Sudden Mischief, Hush Money, Hugger Mugger, Potshot, Widows Walk, Night Passage, Trouble in Paradise, Death in Paradise, Family Honor, Perish Twice, Shrink Rap, Stone Cold, Melancholy Baby, Back Story, Double Play, Bad Business and Cold Service. He lives in Boston.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In School Days, there's not much mystery about who pulled off the ski-mask-garbed, murderous rampage at the up-and-coming Dowling School, a private day school in the oh-so-white suburbs. One perp was caught inside the building. He fingered another perp, who soon confessed. Both had been students at the school. So why is Spenser involved?
Lily Ellsworth is concerned about her grandson, Jared Clark, who is the student who confessed. Jared's parents seem to have hired an idiot to defend him, and no one seems to give the boy a chance. Since Lily is wealthy (at least she can afford a chauffeured Bentley), she can look into matters. She asks Spenser to prove Jared is innocent. Spenser agrees to do the best he can.
Spenser's investigation doesn't go very far. Most people just want to sweep the incident under the rug. Jared wants to pretend he's a tough guy.
To Spenser, the clues don't add up . . . why did the two do it?
In pursuing that trail, Spenser crosses some tough and not-so-tough characters, luscious women who want this body while Susan Silverman is out of town and annoying suburban types. The "why" remains hidden until near the end, helping to sustain a modest amount of suspense in what is a pretty pedestrian tale.
The book shines brightest in Spenser's wise cracking repartee, which is mostly lost of his companions.
The story comes across as more one dimensional than most as Spenser pursues the case without Hawk or Susan . . . but with more than a little coaching from the lusting top criminal attorney, Rita Fiore.
The humor works best when Spenser is trailing Pearl along with him while he conducts the investigation. But it's smile ... rather than ha, ha ... humor.
The new characters weren't terribly interesting so the verbal sparring didn't really add much to the book.
As usual, we get a nice dose of Spenser's sterling character. He keeps on the trail even after he's fired. He admires other women's shapes ... but stops at that.
If you like Spenser, read the book. But don't expect anything special.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A somewhat routine entry in the long-running Spenser series, but even a minor Parker novel is a joy to behold. Deft plotting, vivid characterisation and sterling witty repartee - few can match Parker. True there isn't much mystery to the mystery here, but Parker is so at ease with Spenser that his character carries us through.
Funny and entertaining - Parker and Spenser are a match made in heaven.
Funny and entertaining - Parker and Spenser are a match made in heaven.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In School Days, there's not much mystery about who pulled off the ski-mask-garbed, murderous rampage at the up-and-coming Dowling School, a private day school in the oh-so-white suburbs. One perp was caught inside the building. He fingered another perp, who soon confessed. Both had been students at the school. So why is Spenser involved?
Lily Ellsworth is concerned about her grandson, Jared Clark, who is the student who confessed. Jared's parents seem to have hired an idiot to defend him, and no one seems to give the boy a chance. Since Lily is wealthy (at least she can afford a chauffeured Bentley), she can look into matters. She asks Spenser to prove Jared is innocent. Spenser agrees to do the best he can.
Spenser's investigation doesn't go very far. Most people just want to sweep the incident under the rug. Jared wants to pretend he's a tough guy.
To Spenser, the clues don't add up . . . why did the two do it?
In pursuing that trail, Spenser crosses some tough and not-so-tough characters, luscious women who want this body while Susan Silverman is out of town and annoying suburban types. The "why" remains hidden until near the end, helping to sustain a modest amount of suspense in what is a pretty pedestrian tale.
The book shines brightest in Spenser's wise cracking repartee, which is mostly lost of his companions.
The story comes across as more one dimensional than most as Spenser pursues the case without Hawk or Susan . . . but with more than a little coaching from the lusting top criminal attorney, Rita Fiore.
The humor works best when Spenser is trailing Pearl along with him while he conducts the investigation. But it's smile ... rather than ha, ha ... humor.
The new characters weren't terribly interesting so the verbal sparring didn't really add much to the book.
As usual, we get a nice dose of Spenser's sterling character. He keeps on the trail even after he's fired. He admires other women's shapes ... but stops at that.
If you like Spenser, read the book. But don't expect anything special.
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