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Walking Shadow is the 21st Spenser novel by Robert B. Parker.
 First edition | |
| Author | Robert B. Parker |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Spenser |
| Genre | Detective novel |
| Publisher | Putnam |
Publication date | 1994 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 270 pp |
| ISBN | 0-399-13920-6 |
| Preceded by | Paper Doll |
| Followed by | Thin Air |
Plot
editThe story follows Boston-based PI Spenser as he tries to solve the on-stage murder of an actor in the run-down town of Port City. While investigating the crime, he runs afoul of the local Chinese mob and uncovers a web of infidelity, organized crime, and psychologically unstable actors.
Recurring characters
edit- Spenser
- Hawk
- Vinnie Morris
- Dr. Susan Silverman, Ph.D.
- Sgt. Frank Belson, Boston Police Department
- Healy
In other media
editThe novel was made into a 2001 TV movie, starring Joe Mantegna as Spenser.
Cast
edit- Joe Mantegna as Spenser
- Marcia Gay Harden as Susan
- Ernie Hudson as Hawk
- Eric Roberts as Police Chief DeSpain
- Christopher Lawford as Jimmy Christopholous
- Tamlyn Tomita as Rikki Wu
References
edit- [1] from the author's website
- Walking Shadow (2001) at IMDb
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