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These types of lists typically come out at the beginning of the year. I’m all for giving convention the middle finger so I’m doing it in the day after St. Patrick’s Day. Got a problem with that? Part of why I keep this blog is as some sort of “outlet” for my creative juices. [...]
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This is the sixth Spenser novel written by Robert B. Parker. It was originally published in 1980. The book’s title character Rachel Wallace would go on to be a recurring character in the Spenser universe.
Preceded By: The Judas Goat
Followed By: Early Autumn
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Rachel [...]
This is the ninth Jesse Stone novel written by Robert B. Parker. It was originally published in 2010 and was the first book published after the death of Dr. Parker.
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Preceded By: Night And Day
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This is [...]
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This is the thirty-eighth (38) Spenser novel written by Robert B. Parker. It was originally published in 2009. Recurring characters include Susan Silverman, Vinnie Morris, Hawk, Tony Marcus, & Ty Bop.
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Preceded By: Rough Weather
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Spenser is hired by a [...]
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This is fourth Spenser novel written by Robert B. Parker. It was originally published in 1977. Of particular note here is the first appearance of Hawk.
Preceded By: Mortal Stakes
Followed By: The Judas Goat
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Real estate magnate [...]
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This is the thirty-sixth (36) Spenser novel written by Robert B. Parker. It was originally published in 2008. Returning once again (for his third appearance) is Rugar (The Gray Man).
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Preceded By: Now And Then
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Spenser is hired to accompany professional gold [...]
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This is the third Spenser novel written by Robert B. Parker. It was originally published in 1975. Recurring character Patricia Utley makes her first appearance in this book.
Preceded By: God Save the Child
Followed By: Promised Land
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Spenser is back at it and has been [...]
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This is the fifth Spenser novel written by Robert B. Parker. It was originally published in 1978.
Preceded By: Promised Land
Followed By: Looking For Rachel Wallace
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A recluse millionaire in a wheelchair (think Mason Verger from Hannibal without the facial deformity), Hugh Dixon, hires Spenser [...]
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This is the second Spenser novel written by Robert B. Parker. It was originally published in 1974. Of particular note here is the first appearance of Spenser’s love interest Susan Silverman.
Preceded By: The Godwulf Manuscript
Followed By: Mortal Stakes
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Spenser is [...]
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Robert B. Parker – R.I.P.
The world lost a great author yesterday when Robert B. Parker died at his home in Massachusetts. Dr. Parker was the author of over 50 novels. He was 77 years old and is survived by his wife and two sons. Ever the working man, Dr. Parker died sitting at his desk.
Even if you weren’t [...]