Cover of Hush money

Hush money

by Robert B. Parker

Spenser

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When Hawk's son's university career is suddenly blocked, Spenser digs into the mystery and uncovers connections to a tragic loss involving a young activist. Together, they navigate secrets and seek the truth behind the denial. The investigation leads them through a web of challenges in Boston's academic world.

Representation & Themes

MysteryFriendshipSocial Justice

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780399144585
Pages
309
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
63,614

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Spenser (Fictitious character) -- Fiction.Private investigators -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Fiction.Boston (Mass.) -- Fiction.