Crimson Joy (1988)

by Robert B. Parker

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A serial killer is on the loose in Beantown and the cops can't catch him. But when the killer leaves his red rose calling card for Spenser's own Susan Silverman, he gets all the attention that Spenser and Hawk can give.

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Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett (benfulton)
benfulton: Crimson Joy is not as bloody or as detailed, but still worthy.

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dgmathis | Mar 16, 2023 |

This book featured a graphic crime scene, horrible violence to black women, and an inebriated sex scene. Lots of talk about the
love relationship between two main characters. It wasn't my cup of tea, Joe. (

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MadTattler | Aug 18, 2022 |

serial killer turns out to be one of Susan's patients. And Susan, the great insightful psychiatrist, does not figure it out. I am so tired of their relationship.

ritaer | Apr 15, 2020 |

Please see my blog for my review: Martin's View: Crimson Joy. (

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Martin_Maenza | Apr 14, 2017 |

Another lovely tight Spenser... High on suspense and emotional impact, but also very funny. Love this guy! (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Robert B. Parker	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Prichard, Michael	Narrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Sheridan Street in Jamaica Plain goes uphill from Center Street for about two hundred yards, crests, and heads down toward Chestnut Avenue.

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A serial killer is on the loose in Beantown and the cops can't catch him. But when the killer leaves his red rose calling card for Spenser's own Susan Silverman, he gets all the attention that Spenser and Hawk can give.

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