Parker is a ruthless, violent individual who takes what he wants, and takes out anyone who tries to stop him. In a series of over 20 novels, spanning 40 years, author Richard Stark (Donald Westlake) has taken his cold and cunning non-hero through some of the grittiest, most brutal adventures ever committed to page. You wouldn't want to cross Parker, but if you love hard-edged action and suspense, you'll definitely want to read about him!