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Start with Poodle Springs and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Robert B Parker • Published 1989
Newly married to heiress Linda Loring, Philip Marlowe tries to keep his independence by opening a small agency in the desert enclave of Poodle Springs. His first case—finding a photographer tied to a huge gambling deb...
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Philip Marlowe Robert B Parker reading order
Ends with Perchance to Dream
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Book 1:Poodle Springs
Robert B Parker • 1989
Newly married to heiress Linda Loring, Philip Marlowe tries to keep his independence by opening a small agency in the desert enclave of Poodle Springs. His first case—finding a photographer tied to a huge gambling deb...
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Book 2:Perchance to Dream
Robert B Parker • 1991
Philip Marlowe returns in a case that pulls him back into the orbit of powerful people and old trouble. Hired to untangle what’s been hidden, he follows leads through Los Angeles shadows, where every answer comes with...
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Philip Marlowe Robert B Parker FAQ
What is the best order to read the Philip Marlowe Robert B Parker series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Poodle Springs.
How many books are in the Philip Marlowe Robert B Parker series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Philip Marlowe Robert B Parker series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Philip Marlowe Robert B Parker series?
New readers should start with Poodle Springs, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Philip Marlowe Robert B Parker series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1989 to 1991.