Spenser: Small Vices. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the 1997 book, Small Vices
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Small Vices
Robert B. Parker, 1997
movie vs book
Robert Markowitz, 1999

Rita Fiore enlists Spenser’s services to investigate the alleged involvement of repeat offender Ellis Alves in the murder of a college student. As Spenser delves deeper into the case, he encounters opposition from various quarters, including the investigating officer and the parents of the victim’s boyfriend. To complicate matters further, a deadly contract killer named Rugar sets his sights on eliminating Spenser.