Thin Air by Robert B. Parker is a taut, fast-paced crime thriller featuring the legendary Boston private investigator, Spenser. Part of Parker’s long-running and much-loved Spenser series, this gripping novel delves into the shadowy world of deception, secrets, and betrayal. When police detective Frank Belson’s wife, Lisa St. Claire, vanishes without a trace, Spenser steps in to help his troubled friend uncover the truth.
What begins as a routine missing person case soon turns sinister, as Spenser uncovers layer upon layer of lies surrounding Lisa’s past. The name she used isn’t her own, and her life before marrying Frank is steeped in mystery. As Spenser digs deeper, his investigation leads him from the streets of Boston to the dangerous back alleys of Los Angeles, where deadly connections from Lisa’s past refuse to stay buried. Tense, clever, and sharply written, this novel showcases Robert B. Parker’s trademark wit and masterful plotting.
