''Double Deuce'' is a 1992 novel by American writer

Robert B. Parker Robert Brown Parker (September 17, 1932 – January 18, 2010) was an American writer, primarily of fiction within the mystery/detective genre. His most famous works were the 40 novels written about the fictional private detective Spenser. A ...

, the 19th book featuring the

private investigator A private investigator (often abbreviated to PI and informally called a private eye), a private detective, or inquiry agent is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private investigators of ...

Spenser. The story follows Boston-based Spenser as he and his friend Hawk butt heads against a street gang while attempting to unravel the murder of a teenage mother and her young daughter.

Recurring characters

*Spenser *Hawk *Dr. Susan Silverman, Ph.D *Lt. Martin Quirk, Boston Police Department *Sgt. Frank Belson, Boston Police Department *Tony Marcus 1992 American novels Spenser (novel series) {{1990s-crime-novel-stub