T. Jefferson Parker

T. Jefferson Parker

T. Jefferson Parker (born 1953) is an American novelist. Parker's books are police procedurals set in Southern California.

Early life and career

Parker was born in 1953 in Los Angeles, California, and he has lived his entire life in Southern California. He was educated in public schools and received his bachelor's degree from the University of California in English. He began his writing career as a journalist for "The Newport Ensign". Parker later switched jobs to the "Daily Pilot", winning three Orange County Press Club Awards. It was at this time that he began writing his first novel, "Laguna Heat". [ [http://www.barnesandnoble.com/writers/writerdetails.asp?z=y&cid=973983#top Barnes & Noble.com - T. Jefferson Parker - Books: Meet the Writers ] ]

Writing style

Parker's stories have one protagonist, and occasionally part of the story will be shown from the antagonist's point of view. His stories usually build suspense as the protagonist tries to prevent further crimes. The crimes depicted in the story are usually gruesome acts, which cause much unrest in the town where the story is set. Parker is renowned for use of California settings and depicting the effects of crime on a community. He draws on his experience as a lifelong California resident. Although most of his work is set in Orange County, he has relocated to San Diego and some of his more recent writing is set there.

Life

Parker lives in Southern California, where he writes and spends time with his family. His hobbies include hiking, hunting, fishing, and playing tennis. [ [http://www.tjeffersonparker.com/biography.php] ]

Novels

* "Laguna Heat" (1985)
* "Little Saigon" (1987)
* "Pacific Beat" (1991)
* "Summer of Fear" (1993)
* "The Triggerman's Dance" (1996)
* "Where Serpents Lie" (1998)
* "Silent Joe" (2001)
* "Cold Pursuit" (2003)
* "California Girl" (2004)
* "The Fallen" (2006)
* "Storm Runners" (2007)
* "L.A. Outlaws" (forthcoming, February 2008)

Merci Rayborn series
* "The Blue Hour" (1999)
* "Red Light" (2000)
* "Black Water" (2002)

Notes

References

* [http://www.barnesandnoble.com/writers/writerdetails.asp?z=y&cid=973983#top Interview with and Biography of T. Jefferson Parker]

External links

* [http://www.tjeffersonparker.com/ T. Jefferson Parker's Official Website]
* [http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/au-parker-t-jefferson.asp Interview with T. Jefferson Parker]
* [http://wiredforbooks.org/tjeffersonparker/ 1988 audio interview with T. Jefferson Parker at Wired for Books.org] by Don Swaim
* [http://literati.net/t-jefferson-parker/ T. Jefferson Parker Fansite]


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