Crimson Joy

A serial killer is on the loose in Beantown and the cops can't catch him. But when the killer leaves his red rose calling card for Spenser's own Susan Silverman, he gets all the attention that Spenser and Hawk can give.

Spenser plays against time while he tracks the Red Rose killer from Boston's Combat Zone to the suburbs. His trap is both daring and brave, and gives the story a satisfying climax.

"Like Philip Marlowe, Spenser is a man of honor in a dishonorable world. When he says he will do something, it is done. The dialogue zings, and there is plenty of action...but it is the moral element that sets this series above most defective fiction." (Newsweek)©1989 Robert B. Parker; (P)2009 Random House

This is the Spenser that hooked me on the series.

I dare you to listen to this one and not be hungry for more. Spenser is a stand up guy and CJ puts a spotlight on Susan too.

Another Good Spencer Book

We enjoyed it but it was not as good as some of the others.

Good book -- disappointing narration

This Spenser book narration was flat and lacking the sardonic humor expressed by the Spenser character. The story was good and I made it through the book. Of all of the narrators I have listened to over the past 12 years of Parker books, this was the absolute worst! Of the past narrators, Joe Mantegna was the absolute perfect Spenser. I am very disappointed to see that many of the new releases this summer were read by this Michael Prichard....bring back Mantegna!

Another Great Spenser book

I’ve read all the books over the years and now I’m listening to the books in order. Robert B Parker’s Spenser series might just be the best American detective series of all time….The characters and their relationships develop as the series continues…Spenser is as wise cracking as ever and Hawke is as tough as ever as they protect Susan from a serial killer. A great listen and a great addition to the series……

And the Beat goes on

As you know, I am reading the Spenser series in order and this one made me laugh out loud with some of Spenser's quips.
Enjoyed this audiobook but must agree that the narrator could be better.
This narrator doesn't do Parker's audiobooks any justice.