A series that came later, the Jesse Stone novels, has been adapted into many TV movies. A few TV movies based on his Spenser Novels were also produced. PARKER’S BOOKS INTO TV/MOVIESįor his most notable character, private detective Spenser, ABC television network created the series called: Spenser for Hire. Furthermore, he received two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America, an organization of crime writers from New York. For the best novel published in Japan, he received the Maltese Falcon Award for his fourth novel from Spenser series – Early Autumn in 1983. The first award was Best Novel Award for the novel Promised Land in 1977. PARKER’S AWARDS:Īs a highly appreciated writer of his time, Parker received many awards. Sunny (Sonya) is captivating, brave woman, who successfully takes up the role of private detective in Boston. Finally, the series of six books, Sunny Randall, with the main female character Sunny, has also been known as an outstanding set of detective books. He has struggles with alcohol, problematic relationship with his ex-wife, but he’s respected in the police department, and amazing at solving most intriguing cases. Jesse is a police chef in Paradise, Massachusetts. Another series of novels that is noteworthy is Jesse Stone series consisting of nine books. Spenser series includes forty novels, all of them bestsellers. Character that completely won audience’s attention is definitely private detective Spenser.

Parker’s career as a writer was very successful, and his novels are still remarkable, as well as his famous characters.

But when he started his teaching career at Northeastern University, Robert finally had time to write.

His greatest wish was to be a writer, but before becoming one, he had several other jobs: technical writer, editor of a magazine, worked in advertising too. In 1971, he even got his PhD for the dissertation: The Violent Hero, Wilderness Heritage and Urban Reality. Parker also served as infantryman in Korea for the US Army, and in 1957 he earned masters degree in English Literature (Boston University). Joan and Robert had two sons, David and Daniel. As a child he met Joan Hall who later became his wife. Parker was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and lived from September 17th, 1932 till January 18th, 2010, when he died suddenly of a heart attack. He was the master of crime fiction, and wrote many notable novels within this genre. Parker was one of the most popular novelists of the second part of the 20th century. As an Amazon Associate I earn money from qualifying purchases. Description /Buy link takes you to Amazon.

Mortal Stakes by Robert B. Parker