description God Save the Child Overview
God Save the Child is a 1974 detective novel by Robert B. Parker and the second book featuring Boston private investigator Spenser. Spenser is hired after Kevin Bartlett, a teenager from the fictional Massachusetts community of Smithfield, disappears and a ransom demand follows. The investigation examines the boy's family life and local relationships while developing Spenser's characteristic combination of physical toughness, literary wit, and independent moral judgment.
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God Save the Child ranks #150 of 183 in the Detective Novel ranking, behind From Doon with Death, ahead of The Blue Hammer.
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How good is God Save the Child?
God Save the Child scores 7.42/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Detective Novel category. Early Spenser novel with developing voice and Boston milieu; solid reception, not top-tier Parker.
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See our alternatives page for God Save the Child for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Five Little Pigs, Red Harvest, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
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Is God Save the Child worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.42/10, God Save the Child is a solid option in Detective Novel. See all Detective Novel ranked.
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