Spenser Books in Order, by Robert B. Parker

Spenser is a private investigator with a strong moral code and a tough exterior. Set in Boston, the story follows Spenser as he takes on various cases, often involving crime, corruption, and complex mysteries.

Throughout the series, he forms enduring relationships with other characters, including his love interest Susan Silverman, and his close friend Hawk, a street-smart enforcer.

This detective fiction series was written by Robert B. Parker (Jesse Stone) and later continued by Ace Atkins following Parker’s death.

Here is the Spenser Series in Order

The Godwulf Manuscript (1973)
God Save the Child (1974)
Mortal Stakes (1975)
Promised Land (1976)
The Judas Goat (1978)
Looking for Rachel Wallace (1980)
Early Autumn (1980)
A Savage Place (1981)
Ceremony (1982)
The Widening Gyre (1983)
Valediction (1984)
A Catskill Eagle (1985)
Taming a Sea-Horse (1986)
Pale Kings and Princes (1987)
Crimson Joy (1988)
Playmates (1989)
Stardust (1990)
Pastime (1991)
Double Deuce (1991)
Paper Doll (1993)
Walking Shadow (1994)
Thin Air (1995)
Chance (1996)
Small Vices (1997)
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” (2009)
The Professional (2009)
Painted Ladies (2010)
Sixkill (2011)
“Silent Night” (2013)
Lullaby (2012)*
Wonderland (2013)*
Cheap Shot (2014)*
Kickback (2015)*
Slow Burn (2016)*
Little White Lies (2017)*
Old Black Magic (2018)*
Angel Eyes (2019)*
Someone to Watch Over Me (2021)*
Bye Bye Baby (2022)*
Broken Trust (2023)*

*Novels in the Spenser series written by Ace Atkins.

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