Pastime

Description

Private investigator Spenser is drawn back into the life of Paul, the troubled boy he once helped escape a bitter custody battle. Now a teenager searching for answers about his past, Paul hires Spenser to locate his long-missing father—a quest that leads them through Boston’s criminal underworld and toward dangerous family secrets. As they confront violence, betrayal, and the difficult passage from adolescence to adulthood, Spenser’s loyalty and unconventional mentorship are tested. Combining hard-boiled action, sharp wit, and heartfelt character work, this installment explores identity, responsibility, and the bonds forged between people who choose to stand by one another.