This beautiful hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust cover is unmarked, red cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Hundred-Dollar Baby by Robert B. Parker, published in 2006, is the 34th novel in the Spenser series. It brings back April Kyle, a character from earlier in the series (Ceremony and Taming a Sea-Horse), and delves into themes of loyalty, manipulation, and the darker side of human nature. Hundred-Dollar Baby was well-received for its exploration of Spenser’s evolving relationship with April Kyle. Fans appreciated the continuity of her storyline and the moral complexity it added to the series. Some critics noted the darker tone of the book compared to earlier entries, reflecting the gravity of April’s struggles and Spenser’s challenges.