Mike Lupica stands as one of America's most prominent sports writers. His sustained presence at the pinnacle of his field is rooted in his extensive experience and insider knowledge, delivered with a provocative style that offers an uncompromising look into the tumultuous world of professional sports. Through his writing, he delves into both the behind-the-scenes realities and the human drama of the sports arena, providing readers with a unique perspective shaped by his deep engagement with the subject.
In this gripping installment, Spenser faces a personal challenge as he delves into a case that directly impacts his life. The investigation promises to test his skills and resolve, drawing him into a web of intrigue that intertwines with his own experiences. As he navigates the complexities of the case, readers can expect a thrilling blend of action, character development, and the signature wit that defines Parker's series.
The story centers on Andrew Crain, a successful scientist and businessman whose life takes a troubling turn. Despite his public persona as a generous philanthropist and devoted family man, his wife Laura fears his recent secretive and volatile behavior may jeopardize both their marriage and a crucial business merger. Seeking answers, Laura turns to Spenser, hoping to uncover the hidden issues affecting her husband before they lead to irrevocable consequences. The narrative explores themes of trust, ambition, and the darker side of success.
When two seemingly unconnected mysterious deaths occur on his watch, police chief Jesse Stone must pull out all the stops to unravel the truth and stop a killer from striking again....
Spenser investigates the past secrets of an elusive tech billionaire in this latest instalment of Robert B. Parker's beloved series, and the first written by celebrated writer Mike Lupica.
V dramatickém souboji mezi matkou a dcerou je třeba udržet na uzdě především emoce.Matka a dcera, obě skvělé parkurové jezdkyně, se zapřísáhly, že nikdy nebudou soupeřit mezi sebou. Slib dodržely až do kvalifikace na olympiádu v Paříži. Velký závod se blíží a hrozí, že souboj o vítězství a snaha zapsat se do dějin sportu nenávratně naruší vztah obou žen. Situaci navíc komplikují pletichy bohatého investora a spolumajitele jednoho z koní.
Robert B. Parker's PI Sunny Randall's newest case hits close to home in ways she never expected in her latest thrilling investigation....
The town of Paradise receives a tragic shock when the mayor is discovered dead, his body lying in an open grave on a property on the lake. It's ostensibly suicide, but Jesse has his doubts... especially because the piece of land where the man was found is the subject of a contentious and dodgy land deal....
In her latest thrilling adventure, PI Sunny Randall takes on two serpentine cases that converge into one deadly mystery. PI Sunny Randall has often relied on the help of her best friend Spike in times of need. When Spike's restaurant is taken over under a predatory loan agreement, Sunny has a chance to return the favor. She begins digging into the life of the hedge fund manager who screwed Spike over - surely a guy that smarmy has a skeleton or two in his closet - and soon finds this new enemy may have the backing of even badder criminals. At the same time, Sunny's cop contact Lee Farrell asks her to intervene with his niece, a college student who reported being the victim of a crime but seems to know more than she's telling police. As the uncooperative young woman becomes outright hostile, Sunny runs up against a wall that she's only more determined to scale. Then, what appear to be two disparate cases are united by a common factor, and the picture becomes even more muddled. But one thing is clear: Sunny has been poking a hornet's nest from two sides, and all hell is about to break loose.
A young basketball player faces a pivotal moment as he reevaluates his hero and navigates the complexities of morality both on and off the court. This coming-of-age story by Mike Lupica explores themes of integrity, personal growth, and the challenges of making difficult choices in the pursuit of one's dreams.
From New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica, comes a timely story about a young girl who joins the boys football team. With Mike's signature fast-paced, heartfelt writing, he expertly explores gender inequality in football with nonstop sports action. When twelve-year-old Alex makes up her mind to join her middle school's football team, she doesn't expect it to be easy. But she also never anticipated she'd be met with scorn and derision from her exclusively male teammates. Football has always been a source of happiness for Alex. She and her single father never miss a Steelers game on TV, and Alex knows she has a talent for throwing the perfect spiral. But the guys suck the joy right out of the game for Alex--going out of their way to trip her up during tryouts, and teaming up against her just to watch her fail. Suddenly, Alex is the lowest she's ever felt. But if getting QB is worth it to her, she's going to have to fight for it.