Small Vices

Mystery Detective Fiction Noir Psychological Thriller

Description

When Boston private investigator Spenser is hired to reexamine the murder conviction of Ellis Alves, he finds troubling gaps in a case that appears to have been shaped by race, privilege, and public perception. His search for the truth leads from the courtroom into the insulated world of the wealthy, where powerful families have much to lose—and will go to dangerous lengths to protect their secrets. As threats escalate and a ruthless assassin closes in, Spenser must rely on his trademark wit, courage, and determination to expose a buried conspiracy. Combining hard-boiled action with sharp social criticism, the novel explores justice, corruption, and the way influence can conceal wrongdoing.