The Robert B. Parker Companion
Author | : Dean James |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 223 |
Release | : 2005-10-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781101205181 |
ISBN-13 | : 1101205180 |
Rating | : 4/5 (180 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Robert B. Parker Companion written by Dean James and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-10-04 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even before he was named Grand Master for Lifetime Achievement by the Mystery Writers of America, Edgar® Award-winning author Robert B. Parker had assumed the mantle of dean of American crime fiction. “Taking his place beside Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Ross MacDonald” (The Boston Globe), Parker has transcended the conventions of the crime genre. As one of the most popular and prolific writers in the world, he has reinvented crime writing with his inimitable style and unforgettable characters. Now discover everything about everything that is Robert B. Parker: • Comprehensive biography of Robert B. Parker • Inside the Spenser novels • All about the Jesse Stone and Sunny Randall novels • Parker’s stand-alone fiction • Complete cast of characters • Spenser on film • Robert B. Parker’s Boston—locales, crime scenes, and maps • Memorable quotes • Inclusive bibliography Plus, an exclusive and insightful new interview with Robert B. Parker.