Robert B. Parker. Stated first printing. New York: Delacourte Press, 1987. Both unclipped dust jacket and hardcover are in Near Fine condition. No writing or markings found in this copy, 256 pp.
Dive into the gritty charm of Boston’s best-known private eye with this first printing of Pale Kings and Princes by Robert B. Parker, published in 1987 by Delacorte Press. This is the 14th novel in the iconic Spenser series, blending sharp dialogue, fast-paced storytelling, and Parker’s signature wit.
In this installment, Spenser is called to the fictional town of Wheaton, Massachusetts, to investigate a journalist’s murder tied to a cocaine ring. What follows is a tense, morally layered thriller that puts Spenser’s loyalty—and integrity—to the test.
*On a side note, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Parker and his wife, Joan, (who this book is dedicated to) on several occasions back in the day in Cambridge, MA.
