"Early Autumn" is a novel written by Robert B. Parker, first published in 1981. It is the seventh book in Parker's Spenser series, featuring the fictional private investigator Spenser. In this book, Spenser is hired by a wealthy woman to retrieve her son, Paul, from his father, Mel Giacomin, who has custody of him. Paul is being raised by Mel in a neglectful and potentially abusive environment, and Spenser becomes involved in trying to rescue him and give him a better life. Along the way, Spenser forms a bond with Paul and teaches him valuable life lessons about strength, integrity, and self-reliance. The novel explores themes of family, responsibility, and the consequences of neglectful parenting. "Early Autumn" is praised for its compelling characters, sharp dialogue, and insightful exploration of complex moral issues.
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