Walking Shadow is the 21st Spenser novel by Robert B. Parker.

Plot The story follows Boston-based PI Spenser as he tries to solve the on-stage murder of an actor in the run-down town of Port City. While investigating the crime, he runs afoul of the local Chinese mob and uncovers a web of infidelity, organized crime, and psychologically unstable actors.

Recurring characters Spenser Hawk Vinnie Morris Dr. Susan Silverman, Ph.D. Sgt. Frank Belson, Boston Police Department Healy

In other media

The novel was made into a 2001 TV movie, starring Joe Mantegna as Spenser.

Cast Joe Mantegna as Spenser Marcia Gay Harden as Susan Ernie Hudson as Hawk Eric Roberts as Police Chief DeSpain Christopher Lawford as Jimmy Christopholous Tamlyn Tomita as Rikki Wu

References from the author's website