Crimson Joy

Crimson Joy is the 15th Spenser novel by Robert B. Parker.

Crimson Joy
First edition
AuthorRobert B. Parker
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SeriesSpenser
GenreDetective fiction
PublisherDelacorte Press
Publication date
1988
Pages211
ISBN0-385-29651-7
Preceded byPale Kings and Princes 
Followed byPlaymates 

The story follows Boston based PI Spenser as he tracks a serial killer the press has dubbed the "Red Rose Killer".

The killer turns out to be a therapeutic patient of Spenser's girlfriend Susan Silverman, challenging their safety and testing their relationship.

Recurring characters

  • Spenser
  • Hawk
  • Dr. Susan Silverman, Ph.D
  • Lt. Martin Quirk, Boston Police Department
  • Sgt. Frank Belson, Boston Police Department
  • Tony Marcus
  • Henry Cimoli
  • Wayne Cosgrove

Mentioned but not seen:

  • Rita Fiore
  • Paul Giacomin
  • Linda Thomas
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