Bad Business (Spenser Mystery) - Hardcover

Parker, Robert B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399151451 ISBN 13: 9780399151453

Publisher: Putnam Adult, 2004

Synopsis

When Spenser is hired by Marlene Cowley to conduct a surveillance job on a possible unfaithful husband, he discovers not only an adulterous spouse but also a second investigator, hired by the husband to look after his wife, in a case that embroils him with an unconventional--and unlawful--sex therapist, corporate corruption, and murder. 225,000 first printing.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

When Marlene Cowley hires Spenser to see if her husband Trent is cheating on her, he encounters more than he bargained for: not only does he find a two-timing husband, but a second investigator as well, hired by the husband to look after his wife. As a result of their joint efforts, Spenser soon finds himself investigating both individual depravity and corporate corruption.

It seems the folks in the Cowleys' circle have become enamored of radio talk show host Darrin O'Mara, whose views on Courtly Love are clouding some already fuzzy minds with the notion of cross-connubial relationships. O'Mara's brand of sex therapy is unconventional at best, unlawful--and deadly--at worst. Then a murder at Kinergy, where Trent Cowley is CFO, sends Spenser in yet another direction. Apparently, the unfettered pursuit of profit has a price.

With razor sharp characterizations and finely honed prose, this is Parker at the height of his powers.
From the Compact Disc edition.

About the Author:

Robert B. Parker was the author of more than fifty books. He died in January 2010.

About this edition

• Publisher: Putnam Adult
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0399151451
• ISBN 13: 9780399151453
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320