School Days / Robert B. Parker / 295 pages / November Challenge Deceased Author

Boston PI Spencer is called to Dowling, Massachusetts by Lily Ellsworth, a well-to-do grande dame. Her grandson has been arrested in a school shooting that resulted in seven deaths.  He says he did it.  His parents believe him and the evidence and his co-conspirator indict him.  His parents don't want Spencer to investigate. They just want their monster of a son gone.  They have already cleared out his room.  Despite opposition, stonewalling, and attempts on his life, Spencer is determined to find out why the catastrophe occurred.  As always, Robert B. Parker has crafted a page-turning who-done-it...and why story sure to captivate and challenge.