The Godwulf Manuscript
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4.1 • 387 Ratings
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
New York Times bestselling author of the Spenser series of crime thrillers—Book 1 in the series
“The toughest, funniest, wisest, private eye in the field these days.”—Houston Chronicle
Spenser earned his degree in the school of hard knocks, so he is ready when a Boston university hires him to recover a rare, stolen manuscript. He is hardly surpised that his only clue is a radical student with four bullets in his chest.
The cops are ready to throw the book at the pretty blond coed whose prints are all over the murder weapon but Spenser knows there are no easy answers. He tackles some very heavy homework and knows that if he doesn't finish his assignment soon, he could end up marked “D”—for dead.
Customer Reviews
Godwulf Manuscript
Ok read, but not one of Parker’s best. Not a very good ending.
Engrossing
Robert B Parker’s excellent use of the first person narrative brings you right into the action. What Spenser does to the bad guys makes you wish you were him, and I found myself cheering him on when he roughed them up. The Mickey Spillane influence is evident but nuanced. The time frame is late 60’s but still relevant to what goes on today at many college campuses. And as someone who attended college during that time, I enjoyed the nostalgia. Very engrossing.
Great start to a great series
After reading several Spenser episodes out of order, I was finally able to read the 1st book in this series. It gives the reader a very good understanding of who Spenser is, was and will be. His irreverent wit adds to his character, which I think is what makes this series very enjoyable. Easy and quick read.