PARKER, Robert B(rown)

PARKER, Robert B(rown). American, b. 1932. Genres: Novels, Mystery/ Crime/Suspense. Career: Technical writer and Group Leader, Raytheon Co., 1957-59; Copywriter and Ed., Prudential Insurance Co., Boston, 1959-62; Partner, Parker Farman Co., advertising agency, Boston, 1960-62; Teaching Fellow and Lecturer, Boston University, 1962-64; Instructor, Massachusetts State College, Lowell, 1964-66; Lecturer, Suffolk University, Boston, 1965- 66; Instructor, Massachusetts State College, Bridgewater, 1964-68; Assistant Professor, 1968-74, Associate Professor, 1974-77, and Professor, 1977-79, Northeastern University, Boston. Recipient: Edgar Allan Poe Award, 1976. Publications: FICTION: The Godwulf Manuscript, 1973; God Save the Child, 1974; Mortal Stakes, 1975; Promised Land, 1976; The Judas Goat, 1978; Wilderness, 1979; Looking for Rachel Wallace, 1980; Early Autumn, 1981; A Savage Place, 1981; Surrogate, 1982; Ceremony, 1982; The Widening Gyre, 1983; Love and Glory, 1983; Valediction, 1984; A Catskill Eagle, 1985; Taming a Sea Horse, 1986; Pale Kings and Princes, 1987; Crimson Joy, 1988; Playmates, 1989; (with R. Chandler) Poodle Springs, 1989; Star- dust, 1990; Double Deuce, 1992; Pastime, 1992; Perchance to Dream, 1992; Paper Doll, 1993; All Our Yesterdays, 1994; Walking Shadow, 1994; Thin Air, 1995; Chance, 1996; Night Passage, 1997; Small Vices, 1997; Sudden Mischief, 1998; Trouble in Paradise, 1998; Hush Money, 1999; Family Honor, 1999; Hugger Mugger, 2000; Potshot, 2001; Gunman's Rapsody, 2001; Widow's Walk, 2002; Shrink Rap, 2002; Back Story, 2003; Stone Cold, 2003. OTHER: (ed) The Personal Response to Literature, 1971; (ed) Order and Diversity, 1973; Sports Illustrated Training with Weights, 1974, rev ed, 1990; (with J.H. Parker) Three Weeks in Spring, 1978; (with J.H. Parker) A Year at the Races, 1990; Spencer (television series), 1994-96; Boston: History in the Making, 1999. Address: c/o The Helen Brann Agency, Inc., 94 Curtis Rd, Bridgewater, CT 06752, U.S.A.