T. Jefferson Parker

Appearing Courtesy of Peter & Betty Bengtson

T. Jefferson Parker is the author of 26 novels, including "Silent Joe" and "California Girl," both of which won the Edgar Award for best mystery.  His most recent novel, featuring Fallbrook private investigator Roland Ford, is “Then She Vanished.” When not writing, Jeff likes to fish in Baja California, hike in San Diego and settle in for the evening with a good book.

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Awards: Edgar Award, Edgar Award for best mystery in 2001 (SILENT JOE) and 2004 (CALIFORNIA GIRL). Edgar Award for best short mystery story in 2009 (SKINHEAD CENTRAL). Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Crime Novel, 2001 (SILENT JOE). Shamus Award for Best PI Novel, 2017 (THE ROOM OF WHITE FIRE)