Robert B. Parker's Cheap Shot

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Kinjo Heywood is one of the New England Patriots' marquee players - a hard-nosed linebacker who's earned his reputation as one of the toughest guys in the league. When off-field violence repeatedly lands Heywood in the news, his slick agent hires Spenser to find the men who he says have been harassing his client. Heywood's troubles seem to be tied to a nightclub shooting from two years earlier. But when Heywood's nine-year-old son, Akira, is kidnapped, ransom demands are given, and a winding trail through Boston's underworld begins, Spenser puts together his team of toughs.

Ace Atkins is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven books, including ten books in his Quinn Colson series. Handpicked by the Robert B. Parker Estate nearly a decade ago to continue the Spenser series, he's written nine novels about the iconic private eye. He lives and works in Oxford, Mississippi. Robert B Parker was the best-selling author of over 60 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, Cold Service, Sea Change, School Days and Blue Screen. He died in 2010 at the age of 77.

Praise for Robert B. Parker's Cheap Shot "Robert B. Parker's Cheap Shot shows why [Ace Atkins] was a perfect choice to continue the Spenser novels."--West Orlando News "A stupendous addition to the series." --MysteryPeople.com "Atkins is bringing his own energy and strengths to Parker's series. Cheap Shot is Spenser, by the book."--TampaBay.com "Atkins's gift...could lead to a long run, to the delight of Spenser devotees." --Publishers Weekly And for Ace Atkins "After assuming the reins of the iconic Spenser canon, Ace Atkins didn't just breathe new life into the already healthy franchise; he has performed the seemingly impossible task of growing it."--BookReporter.com "Hits all the usual Spenser notes."--Chicago Sun-Times "By now there should be no doubt that Ace Atkins is worthy of handling Spenser." --MysteryPeople.com "Captures Parker's distinctive voice."--Tampa Bay Times Praise for Robert B. Parker s Cheap Shot Robert B. Parker s Cheap Shot shows why [Ace Atkins] was a perfect choice to continue the Spenser novels. West Orlando News A stupendous addition to the series. MysteryPeople.com Atkins is bringing his own energy and strengths to Parker's series. Cheap Shot is Spenser, by the book. TampaBay.com Atkins s gift could lead to a long run, to the delight of Spenser devotees. Publishers Weekly And for Ace Atkins After assuming the reins of the iconic Spenser canon, Ace Atkins didn't just breathe new life into the already healthy franchise; he has performed the seemingly impossible task of growing it. BookReporter.com Hits all the usual Spenser notes. Chicago Sun-Times By now there should be no doubt that Ace Atkins is worthy of handling Spenser. MysteryPeople.com Captures Parker's distinctive voice. Tampa Bay Times" Praise for Robert B. Parker s "Cheap Shot " Robert B. Parker s "Cheap Shot" shows why [Ace Atkins] was a perfect choice to continue the Spenser novels. "West Orlando News" A stupendous addition to the series. MysteryPeople.com Atkins is bringing his own energy and strengths to Parker's series. "Cheap Shot" is Spenser, by the book. TampaBay.com Atkins s gift could lead to a long run, to the delight of Spenser devotees. "Publishers Weekly " And for Ace Atkins After assuming the reins of the iconic Spenser canon, Ace Atkins didn't just breathe new life into the already healthy franchise; he has performed the seemingly impossible task of growing it. BookReporter.com Hits all the usual Spenser notes. "Chicago Sun-Times " By now there should be no doubt that Ace Atkins is worthy of handling Spenser. MysteryPeople.com Captures Parker's distinctive voice. "Tampa Bay Times"" Praise for Robert B. Parker's "Cheap Shot " "Robert B. Parker's "Cheap Shot" shows why [Ace Atkins] was a perfect choice to continue the Spenser novels."--"West Orlando News" "A stupendous addition to the series." --MysteryPeople.com "Atkins is bringing his own energy and strengths to Parker's series. "Cheap Shot" is Spenser, by the book."--TampaBay.com "Atkins's gift...could lead to a long run, to the delight of Spenser devotees." --"Publishers Weekly " And for Ace Atkins "After assuming the reins of the iconic Spenser canon, Ace Atkins didn't just breathe new life into the already healthy franchise; he has performed the seemingly impossible task of growing it."--BookReporter.com "Hits all the usual Spenser notes."--"Chicago Sun-Times " "By now there should be no doubt that Ace Atkins is worthy of handling Spenser." --MysteryPeople.com "Captures Parker's distinctive voice."--"Tampa Bay Times" Praise for Robert B. Parker's "Cheap Shot " "Robert B. Parker's "Cheap Shot" shows why [Ace Atkins] was a perfect choice to continue the Spenser novels."--"West Orlando News" "A stupendous addition to the series." --MysteryPeople.com "Atkins is bringing his own energy and strengths to Parker's series. "Cheap Shot" is Spenser, by the book."--TampaBay.com "Atkins's gift...could lead to a long run, to the delight of Spenser devotees." --"Publishers Weekly " And for Ace Atkins "After assuming the reins of the iconic Spenser canon, Ace Atkins didn't just breathe new life into the already healthy franchise; he has performed the seemingly impossible task of growing it."--BookReporter.com "Hits all the usual Spenser notes."--"Chicago Sun-Times " "By now there should be no doubt that Ace Atkins is worthy of handling Spenser." --MysteryPeople.com "Captures Parker's distinctive voice."--"Tampa Bay Times"