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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, comprising 52 books published between 1973 and 2024. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
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 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
6 Looking for Rachel Wallace 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Early Autumn 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 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Widening Gyre 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Valediction 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 A Catskill Eagle 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Taming a Sea-Horse 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Pale Kings and Princes 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Crimson Joy 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Playmates 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Stardust 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Pastime 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Double Deuce 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Paper Doll 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Walking Shadow 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Thin Air 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Chance 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Small Vices 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Sudden Mischief 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Hush Money 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Hugger Mugger 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Potshot 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Widow's Walk 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Back Story 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Bad Business 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Cold Service 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 School Days 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 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Rough Weather 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 The Professional 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 Painted Ladies 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Sixkill 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
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) 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
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About Robert B. Parker

Robert B. Parker (1932-2010) was an American mystery writer best known for his detective novels featuring private investigator Spenser. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Parker served as an intelligence officer in the Army. After his military service, he received a PhD in English from Boston University and became a professor of literature. In the early 1970s, he turned to writing fiction, publishing his first Spenser novel, "The Godwulf Manuscript," in 1973. The Spenser series became a critical and commercial success, with over 40 books published. Parker's work was praised for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and intricate plots. He received numerous awards, including the Edgar Award for "Best Mystery Novel" in 1974 and the Shamus Award for "Best Novel" in 1978. Parker's Spenser novels were adapted into a television series starring Robert Urich, and several of his books were made into films. His work has been translated into over 20 languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide.

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