In other words, the latest Spenser
novel is out.
Everybody has their own sign that spring is imminent. For some, it’s
the swimsuit issue. For others, it’s seeing the Cubs mathematically
eliminated from the playoffs. Me, it’s when Robert B. Parker comes out
with his latest adventure.
Warning: he kills off a long-standing character very very early in the
book.
And did I mention that for my recent birthday, the wonderful Lisa
Sullivan got me a copy of the very limited edition Parker On Writing?
#11 out of 375? Now THAT was a surprise. I have no idea how she did it,
and she ain’t talking. Here’s looking at you, kiddo. If you want to do
something nice for her, pledge money.