Who's the Greatest Standalone Detective Novel Writer?

The debate over who is the greatest standalone detective novel writer is a long and storied one. There are many great contenders, each with their own unique style and approach. In this article, we will take a look at five of the most popular standalone detective novel writers: Spenser, Jesse Stone, Sunny Randall, Cole Hitch, and Philip Marlowe.

ROBERT B. PARKER: SERIES READING ORDER: SPENSER BOOKS, JESSE STONE BOOKS, SUNNY RANDALL BOOKS, COLE & HITCH BOOKS, PHILIP MARLOWE BOOKS, STANDALONE NOVELS BY ROBERT B. PARKER

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Spenser

Spenser is a private detective created by Robert B. Parker. He is a tough, streetwise detective with a strong sense of justice. Spenser is also a bit of a loner, but he has a loyal following of friends and allies. Spenser has appeared in over 40 novels, and he has been adapted into several television series and films.

Some of Spenser's most popular standalone novels include:

• The Godwulf Manuscript
• Mortal Stakes
• Promised Land
• Pale Kings and Princes
• A Catskill Eagle

Jesse Stone

Jesse Stone is a police chief created by Robert B. Parker. He is a recovering alcoholic with a troubled past. Jesse is a dedicated police officer, but he is also struggling to get his life back on track. Jesse has appeared in 10 novels, and he has been adapted into several television series and films.

Some of Jesse Stone's most popular standalone novels include:

• Night Passage
• Trouble in Paradise
• Death in Paradise
• Stone Cold
• Killing the Blues

Sunny Randall

Sunny Randall is a private detective created by Marcia Muller. She is a tough, independent woman with a strong sense of justice. Sunny is also a bit of a loner, but she has a loyal following of friends and allies. Sunny has appeared in over 30 novels, and she has been adapted into several television series and films.

Some of Sunny Randall's most popular standalone novels include:

• Edwin of the Iron Shoes
• Wolf in the Shadows
• Vanishing Act
• Dead Men's Wages
• Beyond the Pale

Cole Hitch

Cole Hitch is a private detective created by J.A. Jance. He is a former cop with a troubled past. Cole is a tough, streetwise detective with a strong sense of justice. Cole has appeared in over 20 novels, and he has been adapted into several television series and films.

Some of Cole Hitch's most popular standalone novels include:

• Desert Heat
• Blindsight
• Fatal Error
• Double Cross
• Shoot/Don't Shoot

Philip Marlowe

Philip Marlowe is a private detective created by Raymond Chandler. He is a tough, cynical detective with a strong sense of justice. Marlowe is also a bit of a loner, but he has a loyal following of friends and allies. Marlowe has appeared in over 20 novels, and he has been adapted into several television series and films.

Some of Philip Marlowe's most popular standalone novels include:

• The Big Sleep
• Farewell, My Lovely
• The Lady in the Lake
• The Long Goodbye
• Playback

Who's the Greatest?

So, who is the greatest standalone detective novel writer? It's hard to say. All five of these authors have written some of the best standalone

ROBERT B. PARKER: SERIES READING ORDER: SPENSER BOOKS, JESSE STONE BOOKS, SUNNY RANDALL BOOKS, COLE & HITCH BOOKS, PHILIP MARLOWE BOOKS, STANDALONE NOVELS BY ROBERT B. PARKER

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