Hundred-Dollar Baby is a Spenser mystery novel by Robert B. Parker, available as an audiobook narrated by Joe Mantegna. The story follows April Kyle, a former teenage runaway who turned to prostitution to escape her troubled past. Now a successful madam running an upscale call-girl operation in Boston, she seeks Spenser’s help when her business is threatened by outside forces.
The novel delves into themes of power, deception, and survival, with Spenser uncovering ties to organized crime and a scheme to franchise April’s operation nationwide. As always, Parker delivers sharp dialogue and compelling character dynamics in this fast-paced mystery.
