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1991 novel by Robert B. Parker From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pastime is the 18th Spenser novel by Robert B. Parker. The story follows Boston-based PI Spenser as he attempts to find a man's missing mother.
Author | Robert B. Parker |
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Language | English |
Series | Spenser |
Genre | Detective novel |
Publisher | Putnam Adult |
Publication date | 1991 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Pages | 223 pp |
ISBN | 0-399-13628-2 |
Preceded by | Stardust |
Followed by | Double Deuce |
Spenser's semi-adopted son, Paul Giacomin, visits Spenser in Boston asking for his help. He can't locate his mother, who has apparently left on an extended trip without telling him. While Paul's mother is somewhat lacking in motherly skills, he doesn't believe she would voluntarily leave her home for such an extended period without contacting him. Though Paul can't pay Spenser, he takes the case anyway as a favor to Paul.
Spenser takes Paul along in his sleuthing, introducing him as his "prentice", though Paul has no real intention of becoming a detective: he just wants to find his mother.
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