残酷な土地 (ハヤカワ・ミステリ文庫―スペンサー・シリーズ)

Spencer's personality and moral code feel so distinct — I wonder what shaped Parker's approach to creating such a memorable protagonist.

The story's rhythm kept me guessing, but that lull made me curious if it was a deliberate choice to deepen the suspense or just natural flow.

The gritty urban backdrop feels almost like a character itself. Did the author draw from real places or craft an entirely fictional environment?