Robert B. Parker's Broken Trust

Spenser, Book 51

By: Mike Lupica

Narrated by: Joe Mantegna

Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Spenser investigates the past secrets of an elusive tech billionaire in this latest installment of Robert B. Parker’s beloved series, and the first written by celebrated writer Mike Lupica.

Andrew Crain has it all: a brilliant scientist and astute businessman, his groundbreaking work with lithium has made him one of the world’s richest men. He is universally adored and admired; that is, until Crain’s beautiful wife, Laura, comes to Spenser hoping that he can find out what skeletons lurk in her husband’s closet. Though Crain is a generous philanthropist and loving family man, she is concerned—he has recently become secretive, bordering on paranoid, and prone to violent outbursts. This is the opposite of the man she knew, and not only does his behavior put their marriage at risk, but also a lucrative company merger that would be life-changing for the Crains, their business partner, and everyone associated. Laura wants Spenser to find out what has gotten into her husband, before it’s too late.

As Spenser digs into the billionaire’s past, he realizes that the man may have done terrible things on his rise to the top—but he also may have had good reason to. There are no clear answers here, and quickly enough, what Spenser discovers will cause him to question his own views on morality—and place him in grave danger.

©2023 Mike Lupica (P)2023 Random House Audio

Worthy of Parker

Excellent story! Very good plot and the characters had their same old chemistry. The narration brought it to life. I hope Lupica continues with the series.

Kind of boring for a Spencer novel.

Falls short of what I have come to expect from a Spencer novel. There is just kind of flat. No action and little comic banter.

One of the best

Really enjoyed this one. They should offer a tour of all the places where they have a drink or just a beer. Look forward to the next one.

Great story

Always good, good writer I think Joe knows the character well, the narrator can make it or break it!

Fantastic

These are my absolute favorite novels. I wish we could get one every year. Joe has brought Spencer to life. Fan for life

Great continuation of Spenser legend

Every time I listen to a Spenser novel, it’s like welcoming an old friend back into my house. I’m so glad the Parker family decided to continue the character and I couldn’t be happier with Mike Lupica’s depiction here. Very well done, and the now familiar voice of Joe Montenga makes it that much better. I always enjoy the interplay between Hawk and Spenser and Lupica captured it beautifully, even moving the relationship along a bit with new tidbits and revelations. Well done and can’t wait for the next book!

Well done Mike Lupico

I was so happy to have another Spenser book after Ace Atkins stopped writing them. He did a truly excellent job, perhaps being even better than the original. (sorry) But Mr. Lupico has come out strong and done a truly fine job. Here's to many more!

Great story

One of the best I really loved it .the narrator was as good as always.

Good not great

I love this series and this book was pretty good, but just not great. I get it that was every book one has to repeat all of the history, but the clichés, especially regarding Susan how she nibbles at food was just overdone

Feels like home

Any time your favorite detective is handed off to a new writer there are worries. Not in this case. Mike Lupica’s love of the character shines through each page. My only suggestion is he write faster on the next one. Well done, Mr Lupica.