Another great continuation of this series. I was sad when RBP passed away because I had always enjoyed this series and his others but the authors that have taken them over have done so well with them. Spenser still has his quirky sense of humor that makes him such a lovable character and the storylines continue just as they had. Thanks to the publisher for this copy for read and review

As a dedicated Spenser fan, I find it hard to believe this is book #51 in the series. Each title in this excellent series always seems fresh and original to me as I eagerly wait for them to be released. The Boston communiity in which Spenser lives and works seems familiar even though I've never been there. The characters are old friends or extensions of my literary family. In HOT PROPERTY, Rita Flores is shot and almost killed. As a well known lawyer who battles for her clients, she has acquired a few enemies along the way, but Spenser will make they sorry they chose Rita as their target. As always, the story line is great, the clues are there, the surprise at the end.....guaranteed.

In Robert B. Parker's : Hot Property by Mike Lupica Spenser is once again going all out for a friend. With the help of his usual core group of allies, and others from the Robert B. Parker universe, he discovers there is more involved than just an unprovoked attack on one of them.

This latest edition in the Spenser series will not disappoint fans.

Good continuation of the Spencer series. It is nice that there are authors that can write in the Parker style to keep this great series alive.

Lupica does such a good job with Spenser I sometimes can not tell that Parker didn't write the novels. Keep it up

The ghost of Robert Parker is alive and well in Hot Property. In this latest installment of Robert B. Parker's beloved series, Spenser investigates a case that hits far too close to home for his comfort. Spenser is waiting out the latest Boston snowstorm when he gets word that Rita Fiore's been shot. Rita's always been a tricky one: nudging Spenser for years, she's an ever-present figure that transcends friendship in Spenser's circle. Like many of them, at the end of the day, Rita is family. And family will always be protected. Both a pit bull in the courtroom and provocateur outside it, though, Rita is no stranger to controversy. But as one of the city's toughest lawyers, Spenser knows there's no short list of suspects who might want to enact revenge. With Rita's life hanging in the balance, it's up to him to get to the bottom of things, even if it means unearthing some savory secrets. The stakes are higher than ever as Spenser navigates a maze of intrigue, danger, and betrayal, determined to find out who’s responsible and bring them to justice. Along the way, he must confront his own feelings and the lengths he’s willing to go to protect those he cares about. It’s a gripping, emotional rollercoaster that showcases Parker’s talent for crafting suspenseful, character-driven stories.

“Robert B. Parker’s Hot Property” by Mike Lupica was another terrific book in the Spencer series. I am a huge fan of this series and this book has all our favorite characters back. Spencer is on the lookout for his next case when dear friend and colleague Rita Fiore is shot and almost killed. What seems at first to be an unsolvable crime leads Spencer & Hawk into the criminal world of Boston politics and its shady villains. A fun read!

Thank you NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

In Mike Lupica's latest Robert Parker Spenser novel, Hot Property, readers are treated to another excellent rendition of Robert Parker's voice  through Mike Lupica's pen. Spenser is as usual looking for his next case, but not stressing over it, enjoying his time with his significant other, Susan, and his partner and best friend, Hawk. They live a good life in Boston, Mass, interrupted at times by detective cases only Spenser can unravel such as finding lost people or solving unsolvable crimes. This one is more personal. Spenser's good friend, Rita, is almost killed for no apparent reason and Spenser won’t let it go until he can figure out who did it. Untangling this one takes unexpected turns that don’t even slow Spenser down despite being a few more murders and an attempt in his own life. All of this--no surprise--Spenser takes in stride.

Besides being a well paced book with likable characters, Spenser has a sense of humor that never fails to spice up the story. For example:

“We were going for elegant here, champ,” she said. “Not to mention swellegant,”

“You’re a pretty funny guy,” he said. “Yeah,” I said, “but I’m trying to quit.”

The original author of the Spenser character, Robert Parker, is dead but this continuation of the series is the unusual example of a new author (Mike Lupica) able to take on original author's persona and writing style almost perfectly. If you liked the early Spenser stories, you will still love this one.

No Spenser novel would be complete without his loyal ride or die Hawk who like Spenser can relate to how it feels to be a gunshot victim when attorney Rita Fiore is shot and left to die. In Parker style, lots of twists and turns, a revisit to even characters from the past like Joe Broz, and interconnectivity of worlds that collide.

Although it was not as much of a page turner as previous installments in the series, having been a fan of Parker's different series since the beginning, always enjoy when there is a crossover in this latest Spenser novel of his Paradise cop, Jesse Stone and mention of fellow private investigator Sunny Randall.

One surprise is what may be the beginning of a beautiful friendship between two people that you would never see coming.

This is another book in the Spencer series, Been reading the Spencer series forever! Love every new addition Hawk and Susan help in this story and we’re trying to figure out who shot Rita. The storyline bobs and weaves and has all kinds of characters some new and some old. A great read!
The new characters are a great addition to the series!

Another great Mike Lupica book. Took me a few chapters to get into it, but definitely enjoyed the storytelling.

This is another book in the Spencer series, Susan and Hawk help in this story and we’re trying to figure out who shot Rita. The storyline bobs and weaves and has all kinds of characters some new and some old. A great read!

This eARC was given to me by Netgalley.com and I am providing an unbiased review.

Where do I start with this one? Well, if you remember from the 1980's, there was a television show called Spenser For Hire starring Robert Urich as a private detective in Boston named Spenser. I did not know then, this was based on the first books Robert Parker had put out, but I grew up loving that show. As an adult, I went back and through the library read pretty much the whole series, and some off-shoots as well. This is around/about book 52 in the Spenser series, with the last dozen (guessing) written by a few different authors.

I always love getting back into the character lives of a large series like this one. I have written a few reviews on other books by Lupica, including a Spenser book or two. He has well-mastered the writing style Parker had created and used for his stories, and it just helps (in my mind) how I play the story out in my imagination as I read it. One of the things I really liked about this story, is the connection to many of the other series that Parker had created (Jesse Stone, Sunny Randall). Both of those characters either made an appearance, or were mentioned, at some point in the tale. This series has always been one of my favorites, and would like to see more, but not sure where the story can go after this many books.

I'm a big fan, back to the originals and think Mike Lupica has done a good job (big shoes to fill). With that said, this one moved a bit slow and didn't resonate so much with me...maybe it's me? I sure won't stop reading these! Lots of tie ins with his other book characters!!

Spenser investigates a case that hits far too close to home for his comfort in this latest installment of Robert B. Parker's beloved series! This book and series is fantastic! It had great suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, great characters, a great who done it and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my kindle! I definitely recommend reading this series! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Lupica's continuation of the Spenser series is fantastic. Hot Property is full of twists, humor, and the characters that we've grown to love.

Hot Property is the latest Spenser novel written by Mike Lupica and is definitely one of the best. For this reader, it was comfortable reading about all the familiar characters (Spenser, Hawk, Susan, Jesse Stone to name a few) and locations with which we are familiar. The story begins with the shooting of Rita Fiore (Spenser’s friend and “go to” attorney) and the search for the one responsible and continues with investigations into murders, missing persons, mob connections, etc. Without giving details, this intriguing novel was impossible for this reader to put down and was read in less than 24 hours.
I highly recommend reading this book and thank NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the opportunity to read and review this book prior to publication.

I am a SPENSER fan, groupie, fanatic…so, I am delighted to share that this book is Spenser/Parker perfect. Mike Lupica has flawlessly recreated Parker’s voice in this fast paced novel.

Lupica has recruited a band of Spenser buddies to populate this book. I am uncertain if someone who has never been a Parker fan will love this as much as I did.

The catalyst for this case is the shooting and near death of Rita Fiori, the feisty lawyer. Her firm hires Spenser to find the shooter. Of course, he becomes embroiled in a huge case of corruption and bodies begin falling.

He is ably helped by HAWK and Jesse Stone, making a wonderful appearance, (can’t wait for the next Stone novel). Police buddies and dubious members of Spenser’s Boston gang are called upon for help and insights.

Thank you Netgalley for making a Spenser devotee very happy.

Since Robert B. Parker's passing in 2010, his sons have been the caretakers of his estate, finding writers both willing and able to carry his legacy forward. But none has been better at that than Mike Lupica, particularly with his entries in the Spenser oeuvre. "Hot Property" is a deliciously complex novel of double dealing and death. Lupica is in top form here, with a triumvirate of Spenser, Hawk, and even Jesse Stone righting wrongs and finding justice. Another superior effort for all involved.

Lupica's second Spenser sees our hero investigate when high-powered attorney Rita Fiore is shot. Evoking Parker's SMALL VICES (1997) and COLD SERVICE (2005), which saw Spenser and Hawk gunned down respectively, Lupica imperils Rita to shock readers, but also to honor and increase her standing in the Parker canon.

An interviewer once asked Parker's widow Joan how she felt Ace Atkins would fare writing Spenser. She answered that Atkins' voice would become part of Spenser's. She and Putnam didn't wish Atkins leave himself out and strictly mimic Parker. In the same way, Lupica's voice blends better with Spenser's in HOT PROPERTY than in 2023's BROKEN TRUST. HOT PROPERTY benefits, too, from Lupica's time writing Rita's old flame Jesse Stone, as Spenser and Stone call on each other.

Thanks again to Putnam Books for the NetGalley. ROBERT B. PARKER'S HOT PROPERTY goes on sale November 26.