Authorship history
Who writes Spenser?
The Spenser series was created by Robert B. Parker, who wrote 41 of its 54 novels (1973–2013). Since Robert B. Parker's Broken Trust (2023), the series has been continued by Mike Lupica.
See the full Spenser reading order → · Robert B. Parker's author page →
The full authorship picture
- CreatorRobert B. Parker41 novels
- Continuation authorHelen Brann1 book — Silent Night (2013)
- Continuation authorAce Atkins10 books — from Robert B. Parker's Lullaby (2012) to Robert B. Parker's Bye Bye Baby (2022)
- Continuation authorMike Lupica4 books — from Robert B. Parker's Broken Trust (2023) to Robert B. Parker's Framed (2026)
Every book, with its credited writer
Publication order. Every credit below is the byline recorded for that specific book — this is the checkable source for the summary above.
The Godwulf Manuscript (1973)novel
by Robert B. Parker
God Save the Child (1974)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Mortal Stakes (1975)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Promised Land (1976)novel
by Robert B. Parker
The Judas Goat (1978)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Looking for Rachel Wallace (1980)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Early Autumn (1981)novel
by Robert B. Parker
A Savage Place (1981)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Ceremony (1982)novel
by Robert B. Parker
The Widening Gyre (1983)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Valediction (1984)novel
by Robert B. Parker
A Catskill Eagle (1985)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Taming a Sea-Horse (1986)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Pale Kings and Princes (1987)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Crimson Joy (1988)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Playmates (1989)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Stardust (1990)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Pastime (1991)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Double Deuce (1992)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Paper Doll (1993)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Walking Shadow (1994)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Thin Air (1995)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Chance (1996)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Small Vices (1997)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Sudden Mischief (1998)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Hush Money (1999)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Hugger Mugger (2000)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Potshot (2001)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Widow's Walk (2002)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Back Story (2003)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Bad Business (2004)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Cold Service (2005)novel
by Robert B. Parker
School Days (2005)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Hundred-Dollar Baby (2006)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Now and Then (2007)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Rough Weather (2008)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Chasing the Bear (2009)novel
by Robert B. Parker
The Professional (2009)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Painted Ladies (2010)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Sixkill (2011)novel
by Robert B. Parker
Silent Night (2013)novel
by Robert B. Parker · Continuation author: Helen Brann
Robert B. Parker's Lullaby (2012)novel
· Continuation author: Ace Atkins
Robert B. Parker's Wonderland (2013)novel
· Continuation author: Ace Atkins
Robert B. Parker's Cheap Shot (2014)novel
· Continuation author: Ace Atkins
Robert B. Parker's Kickback (2015)novel
· Continuation author: Ace Atkins
Robert B. Parker's Slow Burn (2016)novel
· Continuation author: Ace Atkins
Robert B. Parker's Little White Lies (2017)novel
· Continuation author: Ace Atkins
Robert B. Parker's Old Black Magic (2018)novel
· Continuation author: Ace Atkins
Robert B. Parker's Angel Eyes (2019)novel
· Continuation author: Ace Atkins
Robert B. Parker's Someone to Watch Over Me (2021)novel
· Continuation author: Ace Atkins
Robert B. Parker's Bye Bye Baby (2022)novel
· Continuation author: Ace Atkins
Robert B. Parker's Broken Trust (2023)novel
· Continuation author: Mike Lupica
Robert B. Parker's Hot Property (2024)novel
· Continuation author: Mike Lupica
Robert B. Parker's Showdown (2025)novel
· Continuation author: Mike Lupica
Robert B. Parker's Framed (2026)novel
· Continuation author: Mike Lupica
Frequently asked questions
Who writes the Spenser series now?
The Spenser series was created by Robert B. Parker, who wrote 41 of its 54 novels (1973–2013). Since Robert B. Parker's Broken Trust (2023), the series has been continued by Mike Lupica.
Who created the Spenser series?
The Spenser series was created by Robert B. Parker, who wrote 41 of its 54 novels (1973–2013).