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Message started by Gary A. Markette on Jan 19^th, 2010, 9:11am

Title: Bang the drums slowly--A giant has passed
Post by Gary A. Markette on Jan 19^th, 2010, 9:11am

Robert Parker passed away of natural causes today at 77. Parker, novelist and Edgar Award winner, single-handedly revived hard-boiled detective fiction with his iconic "Spenser" series. The world he created enrapt millions of readers in dozens of languages.

I was one of those readers. And my imitative Gavin McQue short stories were my homage to this superb craftsman. His work inspired me; his writing thrilled me; his talent humbled me.

Sleep well, great one. You've earned your rest. Lesser lights than you must now emblazen the way. The world of letters will miss you.

Title: Re: Bang the drums slowly--A giant has passed
Post by Jeangoldstrom on Jan 20^th, 2010, 8:30am

Gary, your endearing Gavin McQue books are a fitting tribute. Well done, friend.
-- Jean

Title: Re: Bang the drums slowly--A giant has passed
Post by Webbie on Jan 20^th, 2010, 11:02am

The genre will be poorer without him.

The genre lives on with the likes of Gavin.

Indeed a fitting tribute.