R.I.P. Robert B. Parker
January 19, 2010 by Stephen Shapiro
Today I learned that one of my favorite authors, Robert B. Parker, passed away.
He is probably best know for his “Spenser” books. These fast-paced crime stories are based in Boston (my hometown) and were the inspiration for the ’80s TV show, “Spenser: For Hire.” I read every book and loved them all.
He is also the author of the Jesse Stone books which were made into several made-for-TV movies starring Tom Selleck. And he wrote Appaloosa which was turned into a major motion picture featuring Ed Harris.
You can read a tribute to him in the Wall Street Journal.
Bob, you will be missed!
The picture is of me with Robert Parker at his home in 2008. He and his wife Joan hosted a lovely dinner party there for me and 20 of my friends. It will be a night I always remember.
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