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Parker Series as Richard Stark

by Donald E Westlake

24 books Started 1962 Latest 2008
Publication Reading Order

The Parker Series as Richard Stark is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Donald E Westlake, made up of 24 books published between 1962 and 2008. It begins with Payback / Point Blank / The Hunter (1962), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Dirty Money (2008), spanning 46 years of storytelling.

24books
46years active
4decades
~2yrs between books
2008latest release
# Title Year Buy
1960s
1 Payback / Point Blank / The Hunter 1962 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Steel Hit / The Man With The Getaway Face 1963 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Outfit 1963 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Mourner 1963 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Score / Killtown 1963 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Jugger 1965 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Seventh / The Split 1966 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Handle / Run Lethal 1966 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Rare Coin Score 1967 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Green Eagle Score 1967 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Black Ice Score 1968 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Sour Lemon Score 1969 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
13 Slayground 1971 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Deadly Edge 1971 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Plunder Squad 1972 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Butcher's Moon 1974 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
17 Comeback 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Backflash 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
19 Flashfire / Parker 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Firebreak 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Breakout 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Nobody Runs Forever 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Ask The Parrot 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Dirty MoneyLatest 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Parker Series as Richard Stark series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Parker Series as Richard Stark series?

Start with Payback / Point Blank / The Hunter (1962), the first book in the Parker Series as Richard Stark series by Donald E Westlake. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Parker Series as Richard Stark series?

There are 24 books in the Parker Series as Richard Stark series by Donald E Westlake, published between 1962 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Parker Series as Richard Stark series?

The first book in the Parker Series as Richard Stark series is Payback / Point Blank / The Hunter, published in 1962 by Donald E Westlake.

What is the latest book in the Parker Series as Richard Stark series?

The most recent book in the Parker Series as Richard Stark series is Dirty Money (2008) by Donald E Westlake.

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About Donald E Westlake

Donald Edwin Westlake (1933-2008), also known by pseudonyms Tucker Coe, Samuel Holt, and Richard Stark, was an American writer of crime fiction and other genres. Westlake's prolific career spanned over 100 novels and short stories. His best-known works include the "Parker" series featuring a professional thief, the "Dortmunder" series about a group of incompetent criminals, and the "Richard Stark" novels involving a sociopathic killer. Westlake received numerous awards for his writing, including four Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America. His work has been praised for its wit, realism, and exploration of the psychological complexities of criminals. Despite his critical success, Westlake remained largely unknown to the general public.

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