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Alexandra
May 25, 2011 07:20AM
I guess I live under a rock, because I only last month discovered that one of my all time favorite authors, Robert B. Parker, died in January of 2010. I will miss his quirky writing style and my favorite character, Spencer. Farewell my friend.
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I do like his other hero Jesse STone a wee bitmore.
But as I understand both Spencer and Stone will continue through some ghostwriter.
But as I understand both Spencer and Stone will continue through some ghostwriter.
Ace Atkins will continue the Spenser series and Michale Brandman will continue the Stone. Brandman has written several of the Jesse Stone movies.
I agree with you, Mark, I like Stone just a tad more than Spenser.
Yes, Stacey, Sixkill was pretty good but quite different from earlier books. I think (but don't quote me!) that was the last one Parker completed. At least Stop You're Killing Me (www.stopyourekillingme.com) lists Parker as the author.
BTW, Stop You're Killing Me is a great resource for mystery readers.
I agree with you, Mark, I like Stone just a tad more than Spenser.
Yes, Stacey, Sixkill was pretty good but quite different from earlier books. I think (but don't quote me!) that was the last one Parker completed. At least Stop You're Killing Me (www.stopyourekillingme.com) lists Parker as the author.
BTW, Stop You're Killing Me is a great resource for mystery readers.
I was so upset when Parker died but it does happen and I took solace in the fact that he has written SO many books I could easily just go back and read them again! But then I heard that other people were continuing the more popular series (Stone & Spenser), I was pretty intrigued. I have purchased Sixkill (Spenser) but haven't been able to bring myself to read it. Can anyone advise if it is any good or should I not bother?
Carolyn Aspenson
I was a little afraid to read it also but it was pleasantly surprising. The characters were a little more wordy in their dialog but Atkins seemed to c
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After saying to myself, "No, I won't read these," I just began reading Ace Atkin's contributions to the series last year & I really like them. Atkins keeps the same witty / sarcastic dialogue & short chapters that are a part of Mr. Parker's works. These are still a joy to read!
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