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Walking Shadow

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Walking Shadow
First edition
AuthorRobert B. Parker
LanguageEnglish
SeriesSpenser
GenreDetective novel
PublisherPutnam
Publication date
1994
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages270 pp
ISBN0-399-13920-6
Preceded byPaper Doll 
Followed byThin Air 

Walking Shadow is the 21st Spenser novel by Robert B. Parker.

Plot

The story follows Boston-based PI Spenser as he tries to solve the on-stage murder of an actor in the run-down town of Port City. While investigating the crime, he runs afoul of the local Chinese mob and uncovers a web of infidelity, organized crime, and psychologically unstable actors.

Recurring characters

  • Spenser
  • Hawk
  • Vinnie Morris
  • Dr. Susan Silverman, Ph.D
  • Sgt. Frank Belson, Boston Police Department
  • Healy

In other media

The novel was made into a 2001 TV movie, starring Joe Mantegna as Spenser.

Cast

References