Walking Shadow is the 21st Spenser novel by Robert B. Parker.

Walking Shadow
First edition
AuthorRobert B. Parker
LanguageEnglish
SeriesSpenser
GenreDetective novel
PublisherPutnam
Publication date
1994
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages270 pp
ISBN0-399-13920-6
Preceded byPaper Doll 
Followed byThin Air 

Plot

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The 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

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  • Spenser
  • Hawk
  • Vinnie Morris
  • Dr. Susan Silverman, Ph.D.
  • Sgt. Frank Belson, Boston Police Department
  • Healy

In other media

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The novel was made into a 2001 TV movie, starring Joe Mantegna as Spenser.

Cast

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