Robert B. Parker's The Bitterest Pill

The pacing feels steady but intense — I wonder if the author intentionally focused more on character development to maintain suspense. Did anyone else find themselves more invested in the moral dilemmas than the chase scenes?

The vivid descriptions really immersed me in the environment, making it feel like a character itself. I wonder what the author’s process was for creating such an authentic backdrop.

The hero walks a fine line, and I kept questioning whether his actions are justified or crossing moral boundaries. How did others interpret his decisions?