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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No gun. No police or military experience. Just an unwavering sense of integrity—and the courage to act on it.

Parker Hanson isn’t your typical detective. He doesn’t own a firearm. He’s a former journalist, not an ex-cop. And he recently had triple bypass surgery.

So why is this small-time PI taking on New Hampshire’s...

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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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