Class of: 1971

Linda Barnes

Linda Barnes (CFA’71) of Brookline, Mass., received the first Robert B. Parker Award from the New England Mobile Book Fair at its second annual Gala Mystery Night in December 2013. The award, which recognizes Linda’s accomplishments in fostering the mystery genre in New England, is a tribute to the late Robert Parker (GRS’57,’71), who wrote more than 60 novels including the Spenser series. Linda has written 16 mystery novels, including the Carlotta Carlyle detective series. The New England Mobile Book Fair is owned by Tom Lyons (MET’76).

From the Summer 2014 issue.