Mortal Stakes

Description

Boston private investigator Spenser is hired by a Red Sox executive to quietly determine whether star pitcher Marty Rabb is involved in a gambling scandal. What begins as a discreet inquiry soon draws Spenser into a dangerous world of professional sports, corruption, and deadly stakes, forcing him to confront enemies both inside and outside the ballpark. Tough, witty, and deeply conscientious, Spenser must balance his instinct for justice with the moral consequences of the choices he makes. Blending hard-boiled action, sharp dialogue, and emotional depth, the novel explores loyalty, integrity, and the cost of doing what seems right.