In the detective business, Spenser sometimes has to bend the law. Other times, to break it. But he lives by his own inviolate rules. But when Susan's desperate letter arrives, Spenser doesn't think twice. His best friend, Hawk, faces a life sentence. And the woman he loves has gotten herself into even bigger trouble. Now Spenser has to free them both .
In the detective business, Spenser sometimes has to bend the law. Other times, to break it. But he lives by his own inviolate rules. But when Susan's desperate letter arrives, Spenser doesn't think twice. His best friend, Hawk, faces a life sentence. And the woman he loves has gotten herself into even bigger trouble. Now Spenser has to free them both .