Novels
By Robert B. Parker:
- The Godwulf Manuscript (1973)
- God Save the Child (1974)
- Mortal Stakes (1975)
- Promised Land (1976) (Edgar Award, 1977, Best Novel; adapted into pilot episode of Spenser: For Hire)
- The Judas Goat (1978; adapted into Lifetime TV movie)
- Looking for Rachel Wallace (1980)
- Early Autumn (1981)
- A Savage Place (1981; adapted into Lifetime TV movie)
- Ceremony (1982; adapted into Lifetime TV movie)
- The Widening Gyre (1983)
- Valediction (1984)
- A Catskill Eagle (1985)
- Taming a Sea Horse (1986)
- Pale Kings and Princes (1987; adapted into Lifetime TV movie)
- Crimson Joy (1988)
- Playmates (1989)
- Stardust (1990)
- Pastime (1991)
- Double Deuce (1992)
- Paper Doll (1993)
- Walking Shadow (1994; adapted into A&E TV movie)
- Thin Air (1995; adapted into A&E TV movie)
- Chance (1996)
- Small Vices (1997; adapted into A&E TV movie)
- Sudden Mischief (1998)
- Hush Money (1999)
- Hugger Mugger (2000)
- Potshot (2001)
- Widow's Walk (2002)
- Back Story (2003)
- Bad Business (2004)
- Cold Service (2005)
- School Days (2005)
- Hundred-Dollar Baby (2006)
- Now and Then (2007)
- Rough Weather (2008)
- Chasing the Bear: A Young Spenser Novel (2009)
- The Professional (2009)
- Painted Ladies (2010)
- Sixkill (2011)
By Ace Atkins:
- Lullaby (2012)
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