Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Best American Mystery Stories 1997 |
1997 |
Robert B. Parker |
Buy |
| 2 |
Raymond Chandler’s Philip Marlowe |
2011 |
Robert B. Parker |
Buy |
Robert B. Parker’s anthology work includes two notable entries. He edited The Best American Mystery Stories 1997, selecting the year’s strongest short crime fiction. Raymond Chandler’s Philip Marlowe (2011) is a collection of short stories about the famous detective by various authors, including Parker.
These anthologies connect Parker to the broader crime fiction community and to the Chandler legacy that influenced his own writing throughout his career.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Robert B. Parker Anthologies series?
There are two books in the Robert B. Parker Anthologies series, published between 1997 and 2011.
What is the first book in the Robert B. Parker Anthologies series?
The first book in the Robert B. Parker Anthologies series is The Best American Mystery Stories 1997, published in 1997.
What anthologies did Robert B. Parker contribute to?
Parker contributed to The Best American Mystery Stories 1997, which he edited, and Raymond Chandler’s Philip Marlowe (2011), a collection of short stories by various authors featuring Chandler’s famous detective.