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Spenser

by Ace Atkins

52 books Started 1973 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Spenser is a Crime Fiction series by Ace Atkins, made up of 52 books published between 1973 and 2024. It begins with The Godwulf Manuscript ( By: Robert B. Parker) (1973), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Hot Property ( By: Mike Lupica) (2024), spanning 51 years of storytelling.

52books
51years active
6decades
~1yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1970s
1 The Godwulf Manuscript ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 God Save the Child ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1974 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Mortal Stakes ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1975 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Promised Land ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Judas Goat ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
6 Looking for Rachel Wallace ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Early Autumn ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 A Savage Place ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Ceremony ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Widening Gyre ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Valediction ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 A Catskill Eagle ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Taming a Sea-Horse ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Pale Kings and Princes ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Crimson Joy ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Playmates ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
17 Stardust ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Pastime ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Double Deuce ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Paper Doll ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Walking Shadow ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Thin Air ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Chance ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Small Vices ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Sudden Mischief ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Hush Money ( By: Robert B. Parker) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
27 Hugger Mugger ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Potshot ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Widow's Walk ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Back Story ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Bad Business ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Cold Service ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 School Days ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 Hundred-Dollar Baby / Dream Girl ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Now and Then ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Rough Weather ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 The Professional ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
38 Painted Ladies ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Sixkill ( By: Robert B. Parker) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Silent Night ( By: Robert B. Parker, Helen Brann) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 Lullaby 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 Wonderland / Spenser Confidential 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 Cheap Shot 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 Kickback 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 Slow Burn 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46 Little White Lies 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47 Old Black Magic 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48 Angel Eyes 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
49 Someone to Watch Over Me 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
50 Bye Bye Baby 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
51 Broken Trust ( By: Mike Lupica) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
52 Hot Property ( By: Mike Lupica)Latest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Spenser series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Spenser series?

Start with The Godwulf Manuscript ( By: Robert B. Parker) (1973), the first book in the Spenser series by Ace Atkins. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Spenser series?

There are 52 books in the Spenser series by Ace Atkins, published between 1973 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Spenser series?

The first book in the Spenser series is The Godwulf Manuscript ( By: Robert B. Parker), published in 1973 by Ace Atkins.

What is the latest book in the Spenser series?

The most recent book in the Spenser series is Hot Property ( By: Mike Lupica) (2024) by Ace Atkins.

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About Ace Atkins

Ace Atkins is an American crime novelist and former journalist known for the Quinn Colson series and for continuing Robert B. Parker's Spenser series. He was nominated for the Edgar Award but has not won a Best Novel Edgar. White Shadow (2006) was shortlisted but did not win.

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