Spenser Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Spenser books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Godwulf Manuscript (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1973
God Save the Child (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1974
Mortal Stakes (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1975
Promised Land (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1976
The Judas Goat (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1978
Looking for Rachel Wallace (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1980
Early Autumn (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1981
A Savage Place (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1981
Ceremony (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1982
The Widening Gyre (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1983
Valediction (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1984
A Catskill Eagle (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1985
Taming a Sea-Horse (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1986
Pale Kings and Princes (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1987
Crimson Joy (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1988
Playmates (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1989
Stardust (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1990
Pastime (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1991
Double Deuce (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1992
Paper Doll (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1993
Walking Shadow (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1994
Thin Air (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1995
Chance (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1996
Small Vices (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1997
Sudden Mischief (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1998
Hush Money (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon1999
Hugger Mugger (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2000
Potshot (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2001
Widow's Walk (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2002
Back Story (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2003
Bad Business (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2004
Cold Service (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2005
School Days (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2005
Hundred-Dollar Baby / Dream Girl (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2006
Now and Then (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2007
Rough Weather (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2008
The Professional (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2009
Painted Ladies (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2010
Sixkill (By: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2011
Silent Night (By: Robert B. Parker,Helen Brann)
Buy on Amazon2011
Lullaby (By: Ace Atkins)
Buy on Amazon2012
Wonderland / Spenser Confidential (By: Ace Atkins)
Buy on Amazon2013
Cheap Shot (By: Ace Atkins)
Buy on Amazon2014
Kickback (By: Ace Atkins)
Buy on Amazon2015
Slow Burn (By: Ace Atkins)
Buy on Amazon2016
Little White Lies (By: Ace Atkins)
Buy on Amazon2017
Old Black Magic (By: Ace Atkins)
Buy on Amazon2018
Angel Eyes (By: Ace Atkins)
Buy on Amazon2019
Someone to Watch Over Me (By: Ace Atkins)
Buy on Amazon2020
Bye Bye Baby (By: Ace Atkins)
Buy on Amazon2022
Broken Trust
Buy on Amazon2023
Hot Property
Buy on Amazon2024
Showdown (With: Robert B. Parker)
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Spenser series is publication order: 1. The Godwulf Manuscript (By: Robert B. Parker) (1973), 2. God Save the Child (By: Robert B. Parker) (1974), 3. Mortal Stakes (By: Robert B. Parker) (1975), 4. Promised Land (By: Robert B. Parker) (1976), 5. The Judas Goat (By: Robert B. Parker) (1978), and 48 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Spenser series by Mike Lupica contains 53 books. The series began in 1973 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Spenser series is written by Mike Lupica. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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