Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida
Barbara Parker started writing an adventure story as a way to amuse her young son and as a break from her career as an attorney. Instead, Parker found a new calling, giving up her law practice to eventually write 12 mystery novels. Parker, 62, of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, died Saturday...
Read MoreMs. Laura, I'm taking you back a number of years in Ft.Myers. We worked together at the Allen Knudsen law firm...Carolyn Fox Lambert. Just read Barbara's Suspicion of Madness and loved it. When I saw that you did the artwork, had to try and reach you. Hope all is well with you and hope to hear from you.
Carolyn Fox Lambert
February 24, 2024 | Friend
I just discovered that Barbara had passed away. I met her several times at book festivals in the Keys, at the old "Hooked on Books" store at our book club in Islamorada, and on Little Palm Island where she was researching for a new book, just after 911. She was there with her sister and they asked to see our cottage and there on my bedside table was her book, "Suspicion of Vengence" which she of course signed.
I was hoping to catch up on the Gail/Anthony series which I loved and was...
July 01, 2016
I'm not a personal friend as most people have stated but she changed my thoughts on rights and justice. I have laid awake at night thinking of her writings. Sadly have only recently realized she had passed. I hold my candle and light it with the peace of God! God bless her family and her beloved son.
heather Daniels
April 11, 2015 | Broomfield, CO
I have recently discovered and have been inspired by the writings of your mother. Her novel suspicion of rage has inspired my soul. I dream of a free Cuba and being a us citizen feel as the saying goes maybe one person can help. I offer my condolences. In her bio she loved you with all her heart. I will pass her passion on to my own children. God bless you!
heather Daniels
April 11, 2015 | Broomfield, CO
i still miss Barbaras novels-Gail & Anthonys story will go unfinished. She was one of a kind.
Gale Fulton
April 04, 2013 | Pinson, TN
Barbara has been an inspiration to me for many years. I read all of her books and she is my favorite author of all time. She will be sadly missed.
Janet Antal
March 01, 2011 | Export, PA
Such a wonderful and talented individual taken much too soon. Will miss her brand of writing as her books keep you enthralled from cover to cover as "Suspicion of Vengence" did recently. Only wish I had discovered her books sooner as I would have enjoyed conversing with her by email. Blessing to her family.
cathy taylor
September 14, 2010 | Cedar Creek, TX
I just learned of Barbara Parker's death. I have read most of her novels; the last being "The Dark of Day". When I opened the book and saw "In Memoriam" I was devastated; I couldn't believe she was not with us anymore. She was my favorite author and had an incredible talent. I was a legal secretary and could identify with everything she wrote. Once I started one of her books, I was hooked. I read 'til I couldn't focus anymore. I want to express my sincere condolences to her family. What a...
Barbara McAllister
August 12, 2010 | Vero Beach, FL
I love Barbara Parker's books. I have read every single Gail Connor/Anthony Quintana novel. They are full of suspense and are definitely books that you do not want to put down. I will miss her and the characters that she created. She is definitely one of my favorite mystery writers.
Valerie Treichel
August 04, 2009 | St. Louis, MO