Robert B. Parker

Robert B. Parker

Robert B. Parker was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA on September 17th, 1932 and passed away at the age of 77 on January 18th, 2010.

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Robert B. Parker Stats: The highest rated book by Robert B. Parker on Book Notification is Gunman's Rhapsody, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is Edenville Owls, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Robert B. Parker on Book Notification is The Godwulf Manuscript, the first novel in the Spenser series. The second most read book is Death in Paradise (Jesse Stone #3).

Below is a complete list of Robert B. Parker books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Robert B. Parker is the Spenser Series.

List of Spenser Books in Publication Order

Follows the tough private detective Spenser solving crimes in Boston with his sidekick Hawk.

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List of Jesse Stone Books in Publication Order

List of Sunny Randall Books in Publication Order

A tough private investigator solves crimes and navigates her personal life in Boston.

List of Virgil Cole & Everett Hitch Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

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Training with Weights (With: John R. Marsh)
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Three Weeks In Spring (With: Joan H. Parker)
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A Year at the Races (With: Joan H. Parker)
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List of Philip Marlowe Books in Publication Order

List of Akashic Noir Books in Publication Order

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List of Young Spenser Books in Publication Order

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List of Mysterious Profiles Books in Publication Order

The Mysterious Profiles series offers brief biographies of iconic mystery writers, providing insights into their lives, works, and the creation of their most famous characters.

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List of Robert B. Parker Anthologies in Publication Order

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Robert B. Parker

Robert B. Parker (Robert Brown Parker) was born on September 17th, 1932. Robert B. passed away January 18th, 2010 at 77 years old. Robert B. Parker was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Parker attended Colby College Waterville, Maine where he received a Bachelor of Arts, Boston University where he received an M.A. English Literature and Boston University where he received a Ph.D English Literature.

Robert B. Parker was the author of the Spenser series which consists of 52 novels. The Spenser series started in 1973 with the novel The Godwulf Manuscript. The most recently released novel in the Spenser series was Hot Property which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming novels for the Spenser series.

Robert B. Parker (Robert Brown Parker) also wrote the Jesse Stone series which has 22 books including Night Passage and Trouble in Paradise .

Robert B. Parker: Awards & Accolades

Robert B. Parker has won multiple awards including: The Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 2002, Anthony Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2006 and the Gumshoe Award, Lifetime Achievement, in 2007.

Parker's books have also won multiple awards, Promised Land won the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1977. Early Autumn won the Maltese Falcon Society, Falcon Award, in 1983.

Robert B. Parker books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Early Autumn was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1982. Ceremony was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1983. The Widening Gyre was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1984. A Catskill Eagle was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1986.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Robert B. Parker are:

  1. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  2. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
  3. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  4. James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross Series.
  5. John Grisham, author of the Jake Brigance Series.

Robert B. Parker: F.A.Q

When was Robert B. Parker Born?

Robert B. Parker was born on September 17th, 1932.

When did Robert B. Parker die?

Robert B. Parker died on January 18th, 2010 at 77 years old.

Where was Robert B. Parker Born?

Robert B. Parker was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.

What awards has Robert B. Parker won?

Robert B. Parker has won the following awards: Grand Master at the Edgar Award (2002), Lifetime Achievement Award at the Anthony Award (2006) and the Lifetime Achievement at the Gumshoe Award (2007).

What book awards has Robert B. Parker won?

Promised Land: Edgar Award Best Mystery Novel (1977).
Early Autumn : Maltese Falcon Society Falcon Award (1983).

What was the first book Robert B. Parker wrote?

The first book written by Robert B. Parker was The Godwulf Manuscript, published in 1973.

What was the most recent book Robert B. Parker wrote?

His most recently released work was Spenser on May 25th, 2022.

How many books has Robert B. Parker written?

Robert B. Parker has written 76 books across 10 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 40 books in the Spenser Series
  • 9 books in the Jesse Stone Series
  • 6 books in the Sunny Randall Series
  • 4 books in the Virgil Cole & Everett Hitch Series
  • 8 Standalone Novels
  • 4 Non-Fiction Books
  • 2 books in the Philip Marlowe Series
  • 1 book in the Akashic Noir Series
  • 1 book in the Young Spenser Series
  • 1 book in the Mysterious Profiles Series

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