Robert Parker

Robert B. Parker, born in 1932, was an American author renowned for his contributions to the detective and crime fiction genres. Best known for creating the iconic private investigator Spenser, Parker's writing is characterized by its sharp dialogue and deep exploration of character. With a prolific career that spanned several decades, he penned over 40 novels featuring Spenser, along with numerous other works, including the Jesse Stone and Sunny Randall series. His background in literature and his keen understanding of human nature allowed him to weave compelling stories that resonate with readers.

Parker's work not only revitalized the hard-boiled detective genre but also inspired a new generation of crime writers. His books often delve into themes of morality, justice, and personal redemption, wrapped in engaging narratives that keep readers coming back for more. If you're curious about the world of Robert B. Parker, dive into his extensive collection available here, and discover the stories that have captivated audiences for years.

Words At War


Hilary Aidan Saint George Saunders, Clark Lee, Boris Voyetekhov, Ralph Parker, C.S. Forester, Robert St. John, Gwen Dew, Charles Spalding, Otis Carney, George Beurling, Leslie Roberts, Fred Herman, Margaret Buell Wilder, Jean Helion, Agnes Smedley, Mark Murphy, Etta Shiber, Corey Ford, Frederick B. Watt, Ernie Pyle, John Mason Brown, Michael Padev, Herbert L. Matthews, Harry Edward Maule, Carlos Peña Romulo, Frank Laskier, Hendrik Willem van Loon, Otto Zoff, Tai-yi Lin, Frederick J. Bell, Robert Goffin, Rackham Holt, Taro Yashima, Selden Menefee, Vicki Baum, George W. Gray, Konrad Heiden, John Hersey, Anna Louise Strong, Vercors, Lawrance Roger Thompson, H. E. Bates, George Creel, Donald Hough, Bernt Balchen, James Norman Hall, Robert Parker, Curt Riess, Lion Feuchtwanger, Willard Waller, Captain Don S. Gentile, Agnes Meyer, Robert Nathan, Jack Belden, Tom Treanor, Kent Cooper, Barbara Klaw, Captain Alfred Friendly, Marie Syrkin, Albert Maltz, Kenneth M. Gould, Oscar Ray, Jan Karski, Louis Nizer, Walter Karig, Welbourn Kelley, Ellwood C. Nance, Wanda Wasilewska, William Bradford Huie, Elliott Arnold, Jim Phelan, William Beveridge, Glenway Wescott, Lionel S. B. Shapiro, Egon Hostovsky, Friedrich A. Hayek, Harry Lever, Joseph Young, George K. Pratt and Russell Davenport



The NBC program Words At War is a captivating old-time radio series that explores the impact of World War II through dramatizations based on…