Robert B. Parker's Kickback

In this gripping installment of the Spenser series by Ace Atkins, private investigator Spenser is hired to uncover the truth behind the harsh sentencing of seventeen-year-old Dillon Yates, who ends up in a juvenile facility for a seemingly harmless prank. As Spenser and his ally Hawk delve into the case, they navigate the tough landscape of Blackburn, Massachusetts, where a zero-tolerance policy leads to severe consequences for minor missteps. Their investigation reveals a web of corruption and ties to a shadowy corporation profiting from private prisons, shedding light on the troubling realities faced by today’s youth.