Playmates

From Publishers Weekly

Boston private eye Spenser returns to investigate rumored cheating by Taft University's star basketball team in Parker's 19th novel, reported PW. Although enjoyable as Spenser tales always are, this resembles a long short story rather than a fully developed, substantive novel. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

With characteristic acerbic wit and impudent independence, Spenser tackles a case of alleged point shaving by Dwayne Woodcock, a famed black forward on the Taft University basketball team. Spenser discovers the truth of the allegation and ties to a New York mobster, but, because of Woodcock's illiteracy and sensible girlfriend, decides to save Woodcock's career if he can. The solution works itself out all too easily, even for Spenser; however, Parker's compressed prose, recognizable regulars, and no-nonsense action will satisfy his followers.-- REK Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.