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by Robert B. Parker (continued by other authors) · 53 books listed so far · Adult

Order: from the publisher's list (penguinrandomhouse.com); positions shown where the list confirms them

Last checked: September 24, 2026, against penguinrandomhouse.com

  1. The Godwulf Manuscript

    1973 · Book

    Start hereFirst book in the main order, first published in 1973.
  2. God Save the Child book cover by Robert B. Parker
  3. Mortal Stakes book cover by Robert B. Parker
  4. Promised Land

    1976 · Book

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  5. The Judas Goat book cover by Robert B. Parker

    The Judas Goat

    Year: still checking · Book

  6. Looking for Rachel Wallace book cover by Robert B. Parker
  7. Early Autumn book cover by Robert B. Parker

    Early Autumn

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  8. A Savage Place book cover by Robert B. Parker
  9. Ceremony book cover by Robert B. Parker
  10. The Widening Gyre book cover by Robert B. Parker
  11. Valediction book cover by Robert B. Parker
  12. A Catskill Eagle book cover by Robert B. Parker
  13. Taming a Seahorse book cover by Robert B. Parker

    Taming a Seahorse

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  14. Pale Kings and Princes book cover by Robert B. Parker
  15. Crimson Joy book cover by Robert B. Parker
  16. Playmates book cover by Robert B. Parker
  17. Stardust book cover by Robert B. Parker
  18. Pastime book cover by Robert B. Parker
  19. Double Deuce book cover by Robert B. Parker
  20. Paper Doll book cover by Robert B. Parker
  21. Walking Shadow book cover by Robert B. Parker
  22. Thin Air book cover by Robert B. Parker
  23. Chance book cover by Robert B. Parker

    Chance

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  24. Small Vices book cover by Robert B. Parker
  25. Sudden Mischief book cover by Robert B. Parker

    Sudden Mischief

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  26. Hush Money book cover by Robert B. Parker
  27. Hugger Mugger book cover by Robert B. Parker
  28. Potshot book cover by Robert B. Parker
  29. Widow's Walk book cover by Robert B. Parker
  30. Back Story book cover by Robert B. Parker

    Back Story

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  31. Bad Business book cover by Robert B. Parker
  32. Cold Service book cover by Robert B. Parker

    Cold Service

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  33. School Days book cover by Robert B. Parker

    School Days

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  34. Hundred-Dollar Baby book cover by Robert B. Parker
  35. Now and Then book cover by Robert B. Parker
  36. Rough Weather book cover by Robert B. Parker
  37. The Professional book cover by Robert B. Parker
  38. Painted Ladies book cover by Robert B. Parker

    Painted Ladies

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    Cover from Google Books
  39. Sixkill book cover by Robert B. Parker

    Sixkill

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    Cover from Google Books
  40. Robert B. Parker's Lullaby book cover by Robert B. Parker
  41. Silent Night book cover by Robert B. Parker

    Silent Night

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    Cover from Google Books
  42. Robert B. Parker's Wonderland

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  43. Robert B. Parker's Cheap Shot book cover by Robert B. Parker
  44. Robert B. Parker's Kickback book cover by Robert B. Parker
  45. Robert B. Parker's Slow Burn book cover by Robert B. Parker
  46. Robert B. Parker's Little White Lies book cover by Robert B. Parker
  47. Robert B. Parker's Old Black Magic book cover by Robert B. Parker
  48. Robert B. Parker's Angel Eyes book cover by Robert B. Parker
  49. Robert B. Parker's Someone to Watch Over Me book cover by Robert B. Parker
  50. Robert B. Parker's Bye Bye Baby book cover by Robert B. Parker
  51. Robert B. Parker's Broken Trust book cover by Robert B. Parker
  52. Robert B. Parker's Hot Property book cover by Robert B. Parker
  53. Robert B. Parker's Showdown

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About this series: sourced facts

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The series at a glance

Wikidata lists 7 works as parts of this series.

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What the story is

Wikidata lists the genre as detective fiction.

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About the author

Wikidata lists Robert B. Parker as born in 1932 in Springfield.

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Wikidata lists Robert B. Parker as educated at Boston University and Colby College.

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Wikidata lists an award for Robert B. Parker: Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel (1977).

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Wikidata lists an award for Robert B. Parker: Maltese Falcon Award (1983).

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Wikidata lists an award for Robert B. Parker: Shamus Award (1995).

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Wikidata lists an award for Robert B. Parker: The Grand Master (2002).

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

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