Spenser books in order A series by Robert B. Parker
The Spenser series by Robert B. Parker has 43 books, from The Godwulf Manuscript (1973) to Robert B Parkers Lullaby (2013). Read it in order, starting with The Godwulf Manuscript.
Reading order: 1 The Godwulf Manuscript (1973) · 2 God Save the Child (1974) · 3 Mortal Stakes (1975) · 4 Promised Land (1976) · 5 The Judas Goat (1978) · 6 Looking for Rachel Wallace (1980) · 7 Early Autumn (1980) · 8 A Savage Place (1981) · 9 Ceremony (1982) · 10 The Widening Gyre (1983) · … all 43 below
Updated September 2026
All 43 Spenser books in order
- 1.
The Godwulf Manuscript (1973)
- 2.
God Save the Child (1974)
- 3.
Mortal Stakes (1975)
- 4.
Promised Land (1976)
- 5.
The Judas Goat (1978)
- 6.
Looking for Rachel Wallace (1980)
- 7.
Early Autumn (1980)
- 8.
A Savage Place (1981)
- 9.
Ceremony (1982)
- 10.
The Widening Gyre (1983)
- 11.
Valediction (1984)
- 12.
A Catskill Eagle (May 1985)
- 13.
Taming a Seahorse (1987)
- 14.
Pale Kings and Princes (Jun 1987)
- 15.
Crimson Joy (1988)
- 16.
Playmates (1989)
- 17.
Stardust (Spenser) (1991)
- 18.
Pastime (1991)
- 19.
Double Deuce (1992)
- 20.
Paper Doll (1993)
- 21.
Walking Shadow (1994)
- 22.
Thin Air (1995)
- 23.
Chance (1996)
- 24.
Small Vices (1997)
- 25.
Sudden Mischief (1998)
- 26.
Hush Money (1999)
- 27.
Hugger Mugger (2000)
- 28.
Potshot (2001)
- 29.
Widow's Walk (2002)
- 30.
Back Story (2003)
- 31.
Bad Business (2004)
- 32.
Cold Service (2005)
- 33.
School Days (2005)
- 34.
Hundred-Dollar Baby (2006)
- 35.
Now and Then (2007)
- 36.
Rough Weather (2008)
- 37.
Chasing the Bear (May 2009)
- 38.
The Professional (2009)
- 39.
Painted Ladies (2010)
- 40.
Sixkill (2011)
- 41.
Silent Night (2013)
Classic Robert B Parker (2011)
Robert B Parkers Lullaby (2013)
Spenser FAQ
- How many Spenser books are there?
- There are 43 Spenser books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Spenser books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Godwulf Manuscript (1973): 1 The Godwulf Manuscript (1973) · 2 God Save the Child (1974) · 3 Mortal Stakes (1975) · 4 Promised Land (1976) · 5 The Judas Goat (1978) · 6 Looking for Rachel Wallace (1980) · … all 43 below.
- What is the first Spenser book?
- The Godwulf Manuscript (1973).
- What is the latest Spenser book?
- Robert B Parkers Lullaby (2013).
- Is the Spenser series finished?
- There have been no new Spenser books since 2013; Robert B. Parker died in 2010.
- Did Robert B. Parker write other series?
- Yes: Jesse Stone and Sunny Randall.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.