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Spenser

by Robert B. Parker

52 books Started 1973 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Spenser is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Robert B. Parker, made up of 52 books published between 1973 and 2024. It begins with The Godwulf Manuscript (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 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 God Save the Child 1974 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Mortal Stakes 1975 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Promised Land 🏆 Edgar Awards 1977Full award history → 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Judas Goat 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
6 Looking for Rachel Wallace 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Early Autumn 🏆 Falcon Award 1983Shamus Award 1982Full award history → 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 A Savage Place 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Ceremony 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Widening Gyre Shamus Award 1984Full award history → 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Valediction ★ NYT 2w · peaked #14 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 A Catskill Eagle ★ NYT 9w · peaked #6 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Taming a Sea-Horse ★ NYT 8w · peaked #7 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Pale Kings and Princes ★ NYT 10w · peaked #3 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Crimson Joy ★ NYT 11w · peaked #6 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Playmates ★ NYT 8w · peaked #5 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
17 Stardust ★ NYT 7w · peaked #6 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Pastime ★ NYT 7w · peaked #4 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Double Deuce ★ NYT 5w · peaked #9 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Paper Doll ★ NYT 5w · peaked #11 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Walking Shadow ★ NYT 3w · peaked #5 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Thin Air ★ NYT 3w · peaked #12 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Chance ★ NYT 3w · peaked #13 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Small Vices ★ NYT 6w · peaked #7 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Sudden Mischief ★ NYT 5w · peaked #10 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Hush Money ★ NYT 4w · peaked #5 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
27 Hugger Mugger ★ NYT 4w · peaked #8 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Potshot ★ NYT 5w · peaked #7 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Widow's Walk ★ NYT 5w · peaked #5 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Back Story ★ NYT 4w · peaked #4 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Bad Business ★ NYT 4w · peaked #6 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Cold Service ★ NYT 4w · peaked #6 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 School Days ★ NYT 3w · peaked #3 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 Hundred-Dollar Baby / Dream Girl 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Now and Then ★ NYT 3w · peaked #8 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Rough Weather ★ NYT 3w · peaked #6 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 The Professional ★ NYT 2w · peaked #4 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
38 Painted Ladies ★ NYT 2w · peaked #8 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Sixkill ★ NYT 5w · peaked #4 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Silent Night ( With: Helen Brann) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 Lullaby ( By: Ace Atkins) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 Wonderland / Spenser Confidential ( By: Ace Atkins) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 Cheap Shot ( By: Ace Atkins) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 Kickback ( By: Ace Atkins) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 Slow Burn ( By: Ace Atkins) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46 Little White Lies ( By: Ace Atkins) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47 Old Black Magic ( By: Ace Atkins) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48 Angel Eyes ( By: Ace Atkins) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
49 Someone to Watch Over Me ( By: Ace Atkins) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
50 Bye Bye Baby ( By: Ace Atkins) 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 (1973), the first book in the Spenser series by Robert B. Parker. 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 Robert B. Parker, 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, published in 1973 by Robert B. Parker.

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 Robert B. Parker.

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About Robert B. Parker

Robert Brown Parker (September 17, 1932 – January 18, 2010) was an American writer, primarily of fiction within the mystery/detective genre.

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