Parker Hanson Mystery Series

Featuring humor, pulse-pounding suspense, Boston sports and GenX pop culture references, and a kick-ass female sidekick who upends traditional gender roles, this crime thriller series from veteran journalist Dennis Pierce is sure to appeal to fans of Robert B. Parker’s Spenser and other clever and relatable detectives.

“Parker is an engaging character, one to root for.” —Kirkus Reviews

Swinging for Power: A Parker Hanson mystery

Book #1 from the series: Parker Hanson Mystery Series

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Parker Hanson is a small-time private investigator who used to be a journalist. His biggest cases so far have involved tracking down lost relatives or proving infidelity. So when Parker suspects the governor of New Hampshire is behind a double murder, does he have what it takes to compete in the big leagues?

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Cross Checking: A Parker Hanson mystery

Book #2 from the series: Parker Hanson Mystery Series

"Highly recommended." —John Johnson, Team Golfwell

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A search for hidden treasure linked to a decades-old crime. A race against time to stop a fanatical church leader’s murderous plot. A well-educated mob boss who stands in the way of one of these goals—and could be the key to achieving the other.

In CROSS CHECKING,...

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