Order of Alan Grofield Books

Created by American writer Donald Westlake under his Richard Stark pen name, Alan Grofield began as a supporting character in the Parker series before earning his own spotlight. This professional thief and career criminal shares Parker's expertise in the art of robbery, making him a natural ally in their criminal enterprises.

Grofield first entered the scene in the Parker book The Score, where readers got their initial taste of this compelling character. His popularity led to his own dedicated series launching with The Damsel in 1967. Though his standalone series would conclude, Grofield's story came full circle with his final appearance in the Parker novel Butcher's Moon.

The Alan Grofield books follow publication order, which conveniently matches their chronological sequence, making it easy for readers to follow his journey from beginning to end.

For those tracking Grofield's complete story arc, he appears in these Parker novels: The Score, The Handle, Slayground, and Butcher's Moon. He also receives a mention in The Sour Lemon Score, keeping his presence felt even when he's not directly involved in the action.