Books by Mike Lupica

Mike Lupica is a celebrated American author and sports journalist renowned for his fast-paced storytelling and authentic voice. His novels for young readers often centre on friendship, ambition, and the challenges of teamwork, drawing on his deep understanding of professional and youth sport. With crisp dialogue and believable characters, Lupica captures the emotional highs and lows of competition both on and off the field.

Beyond his fiction, Lupica's background as a columnist and broadcaster lends his writing a sharp observational edge. Readers appreciate his ability to balance sporting action with heartfelt personal stories, making his books engaging for anyone who values determination, loyalty, and fair play. His work continues to inspire young athletes and readers alike across the world.

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38 products


  • Robert B. Parkers Fools Paradise

    Bedford Square Publishers Robert B. Parkers Fools Paradise

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen an unknown man is found murdered in Paradise, Jesse Stone will have his hands full finding out who he was-and what he was seeking.When a body is discovered at the lake in Paradise, Police Chief Jesse Stone is surprised to find he recognizes the murder victim-the man had been at the same AA meeting as Jesse the...Trade ReviewOne of the best crime thrillers hitting stores this year... and quite possibly the best novel set in Parker's universe since the iconic author passed away * The Real Book Spy *Strong enough to hook you and keep you hooked * Kirkus *Lupica's style is perfect for this series... It no doubt will be exciting to see where Lupica takes this venerable character from here * Book Reporter *

    15 in stock

    £9.49

  • Bedford Square Publishers Robert B. Parkers Hot Property

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £9.49

  • Robert B. Parkers Payback

    Bedford Square Publishers Robert B. Parkers Payback

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn her latest thrilling adventure, PI Sunny Randall takes on two serpentine cases that converge into one deadly mystery....Trade ReviewLupica makes smart-mouthed Sunny as fully realized as Parker's better-known gumshoe, Spenser. Readers are sure to look forward to her next outing * Publishers Weekly *Lupica powers his way through the plot in fast-talking Parker style, reveling in the banter and the nicely delineated relationships between Sunny and various other Parker players... It's all smart-alecky good fun in the hard-boiled tradition * Booklist *A quick and satisfying read... Some guest appearances from Parkerâ??s cast of Boston inhabitants on both sides of the law are most welcome * Book Reporter *

    5 in stock

    £9.49

  • Robert B. Parkers Stones Throw

    Bedford Square Publishers Robert B. Parkers Stones Throw

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe town of Paradise receives a tragic shock when the mayor is discovered dead, his body lying in an open grave on a property on the lake. It's ostensibly suicide, but Jesse has his doubts... especially because the piece of land where the man was found is the subject of a contentious and dodgy land deal....Trade ReviewLupica successfully captures the cadences and banter of Parker's crime fiction... Parker fans won't be disappointed * Publishers Weekly *Lupica seems thoroughly comfortable carrying on the fictional lives of Robert B. Parker's characters. He has the jaunty tone down pat, and everything flows from that with Parker's people * Booklist *Fans of the series will rejoice as Lupica captures Parker's style and cadence making Stone's Throw a worthwhile addition to the pantheon * Florida Times-Union *

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Robert B. Parkers Fallout

    Bedford Square Publishers Robert B. Parkers Fallout

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen two seemingly unconnected mysterious deaths occur on his watch, police chief Jesse Stone must pull out all the stops to unravel the truth and stop a killer from striking again....Trade ReviewAnother good Jesse Stone novel, with all the characters you've grown to love. Fans of the seires will not be disappointed * Red Carpet Crash *

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Robert B. Parkers Broken Trust Spenser 51

    Bedford Square Publishers Robert B. Parkers Broken Trust Spenser 51

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • No Slam Dunk

    Penguin USA No Slam Dunk

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • Robert B. Parkers Grudge Match

    Bedford Square Publishers Robert B. Parkers Grudge Match

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisRobert B. Parker's beloved PI Sunny Randall returns on a case that blurs the line between friend and foe...and if Sunny can't tell the difference, the consequences may be deadly.When Sunny's long-time gangster associate Tony Marcus comes to her for help, Sunny is surprised-after all, she double crossed him on a recent...Trade Review''Lupica, an award-winning sports columnist, author of 40 books, and longtime friend of the late Parker, nails the Sunny Randall character and the Boston criminal milieu that Parker created' - Booklist 'Parker can spin a tale with the best of them - most of the time, he is the best of them' - New York Times'

    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • Robert B. Parkers Revenge Tour

    Bedford Square Publishers Robert B. Parkers Revenge Tour

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisRobert B. Parker's PI Sunny Randall's newest case hits close to home in ways she never expected in her latest thrilling investigation....Trade ReviewLupica's best yet in the franchise. Parker fans will be charmed * Publishers Weekly *A fleet and absorbing tale of crime and endless punishment * Kirkus *The plot unwinds with some dexterous dipsy-doodles along the way, but the real treat here is the bringing together of so many members of Parker's extended family of fast-talking, right-cross-throwing scene stealers * Booklist *

    4 in stock

    £12.34

  • Robert B. Parkers Showdown

    Penguin Putnam Inc Robert B. Parkers Showdown

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £24.64

  • Heat

    Penguin USA Heat

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe #1 Bestseller! Michael Arroyo has a pitching arm that throws serious heat along with aspirations of leading his team all the way to the Little League World Series. But his firepower is nothing compared to the heat Michael faces in his day-to-day life. Newly orphaned after his father led the family’s escape from Cuba, Michael’s only family is his seventeen-yearold brother Carlos. If Social Services hears of their situation, they will be separated in the foster-care system—or worse, sent back to Cuba. Together, the boys carry on alone, dodging bills and anyone who asks too many questions. But then someone wonders how a twelve-year-old boy could possibly throw with as much power as Michael Arroyo throws. With no way to prove his age, no birth certificate, and no parent to fight for his cause, Michael’s secret world is blown wide open, and he discovers that family can come from the most unexpected sources. Perfect for any Little Leaguer wi

    10 in stock

    £8.99

  • Summer Ball

    Penguin Putnam Inc Summer Ball

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Travel Team!When you're the smallest kid playing a big man's game, the challenges never stop—especially when your name is Danny Walker. Leading your travel team to the national championship may seem like a dream come true, but for Danny, being at the top just means the competition tries that much harder to knock him off. Now Danny's heading to Right Way basketball camp for the summer, and he knows that with the country's best players in attendance, he's going to need to take his game up a notch if he wants to match up. But it won't be easy. Old rivals and new battles leave Danny wondering if he really does have what it takes to stand tall.

    10 in stock

    £8.99

  • Long Shot

    Penguin USA Long Shot

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £7.99

  • MillionDollar Throw

    Penguin Putnam Inc MillionDollar Throw

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of HEAT and TRAVEL TEAM.Everyone calls Nate Brodie Brady because he's a New England quarterback, just like his idol, Tom Brady. And now he's got a chance to win a million dollars by throwing one pass through a target at halftime in the Patriots; Thanksgiving night game. More than anything, Nate's family needs the money—his dad's been downsized, his mom's working two jobs, and they're on the verge of losing their house. The worry is more weight than a 13-year-old can bear, and it's affecting his playing for his own football team. Suddenly the boy with the golden arm is having trouble completing a pass . . . but can he make the one that really counts?

    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Batboy

    Penguin USA The Batboy

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Big Field

    Penguin USA The Big Field

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw.Playing shortstop is a way of life for Hutch—not only is his hero, Derek Jeter, a shortstop, but so was his father, a former local legend turned pro. Which is why having to play second base feels like demotion to second team. Yet that's where Hutch ends up after Darryl D-Will Williams, the best shortstop prospect since A-Rod, joins the team. But Hutch is nothing if not a team player, and he's cool with playing in D-Will's shadow—until, that is, the two shortstops in Hutch's life betray him in a way he never could have imagined. With the league championship on the line, just how far is Hutch willing to bend to be a good teammate?

    10 in stock

    £8.99

  • Hero

    Penguin Putnam Inc Hero

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Underdogs

    Penguin USA The Underdogs

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.99

  • True Legend

    Penguin USA True Legend

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • QB 1

    Penguin USA QB 1

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.99

  • Last Man Out

    Penguin USA Last Man Out

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the #1 bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Fantasy League comes a story of heroes, family, the thrills of skateboarding, and football.When the Brighton Bears suit up on game day, 12-year-old Tommy Gallagher is the toughest kid on the football field. And the bravest. After all, his father Patrick is a Boston firefighter--one of Boston's bravest. Tommy's dad taught him everything he knows about football--and life. Yet even Tommy isn't strong enough for what happens when the sirens ring and, for the first time, they're racing away from the fire. First man in; last man out had always been his dad's motto . . . yet he never said anything about leaving in an ambulance. Now Tommy's biggest battle has nothing to do with football. And the kid who always had such respect for risk on the gridiron finds himself drawn to it off the field.Set in New England, home of the Patriots' football dynasty,

    10 in stock

    £8.99

  • Lone Stars

    Penguin USA Lone Stars

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.99

  • Fantasy League

    Penguin USA Fantasy League

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Missing Baseball The Zach  Zoe Mysteries

    Penguin USA The Missing Baseball The Zach Zoe Mysteries

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • The HalfCourt Hero

    Penguin USA The HalfCourt Hero

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Football Fiasco

    Penguin USA The Football Fiasco

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe third installment of the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica.There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. In their third mystery, Zach and Zoe discover their recess football has been completely deflated, leaving them without a ball to play with. But who's behind it? By searching for clues around the school, Zach and Zoe uncover the truth behind the damaged ball, and learn the importance of friendship, inclusion, and being conscious of other people's feelings. Ending with a big Walker Family Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl game, The Football Fiasco is the perfect fall chapter book!In the opening installments of the Zach and Zoe Mysteries, bestselling author Mike Lupica begins a series for a new and younger audience, introducing readers to a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch the culprit in one fell swoop. With a recipe equal parts sports and mystery, the Zach and Zoe Mysteries break fresh ground for an author who has been called the greatest sportswriter for kids.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Soccer Secret

    Penguin Young Readers Group The Soccer Secret

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe fourth book in the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica. Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen!There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. Soccer season is underway, and though Zach and Zoe play on different travel teams, they're on the same team when it comes to solving mysteries. So when a package arrives in the mail addressed to Zach, the twins are surprised to find a soccer jersey identical to the one Zach wears for his team. But Zach's jersey is in his closet--so who does this jersey belong to and why did they send it? It's a soccer secret--and Zach and Zoe are on the case!Once again, bestselling author Mike Lupica charms his youngest readers yet with a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch th

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Hockey Rink Hunt

    Penguin USA The Hockey Rink Hunt

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Robert B. Parkers Stones Throw

    Penguin Putnam Inc Robert B. Parkers Stones Throw

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £10.44

  • Robert B. Parkers Payback

    Penguin Putnam Inc Robert B. Parkers Payback

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn her latest thrilling adventure, PI Sunny Randall takes on two serpentine cases that converge into one deadly mystery.PI Sunny Randall has often relied on the help of her best friend Spike in times of need. When Spike's restaurant is taken over under a predatory loan agreement, Sunny has a chance to return the favor. She begins digging into the life of the hedge fund manager who screwed Spike over - surely a guy that smarmy has a skeleton or two in his closet - and soon finds this new enemy may have the backing of even badder criminals. At the same time, Sunny's cop contact Lee Farrell asks her to intervene with his niece, a college student who reported being the victim of a crime but seems to know more than she's telling police. As the uncooperative young woman becomes outright hostile, Sunny runs up against a wall that she's only more determined to scale. Then, what appear to be two disparate cases are united by a common factor, and the picture bec

    7 in stock

    £10.99

  • Robert B. Parkers Revenge Tour

    Penguin Putnam Inc Robert B. Parkers Revenge Tour

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.74

  • Robert B. Parkers Broken Trust

    Penguin Putnam Inc Robert B. Parkers Broken Trust

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpenser investigates the past secrets of an elusive tech billionaire in this latest installment of Robert B. Parker’s beloved series, and the first written by celebrated writer Mike Lupica.Andrew Crain has it all: a brilliant scientist and astute businessman, his groundbreaking work with lithium has made him on of the world’s richest men. He is universally adored and admired; that is, until Crain’s beautiful wife, Laura, comes to Spenser hoping that he can find out what skeletons lurk in her husband’s closet. Though Crain is a generous philanthropist and loving family man, she is concerned—he has recently become secretive, bordering on paranoid, and prone to violent outbursts. This is the opposite of the man she knew, and not only does his behavior put their marriage at risk, but also a lucrative company merger that would be life-changing for the Crains, their business partner, and everyone associated. Laura wants Spenser to find out what ha

    10 in stock

    £23.20

  • Robert B. Parkers Hot Property

    Penguin Putnam Inc Robert B. Parkers Hot Property

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpenser investigates a case that hits dangerously close to home in this latest installment of Robert B. Parker?s beloved series.Spenser is waiting out the latest Boston snowstorm when he gets word that Rita Fiore has been shot. Rita?s always been a tricky one: flirting with Spenser for years, she?s an ever-present figure that transcends friendship in Spenser?s circle. But at the end of the day, Rita is family. And family will always be protected.Both a pit bull in the courtroom and provocateur outside it, Rita is no stranger to controversy. But as one of the city?s toughest lawyers, Spenser knows that there?s no short list of suspects who might want to enact revenge. With Rita?s life hanging in the balance, it?s up to him to get to the bottom of things, even if it means unearthing some unsavory secrets that might just lead him into an age-old game of lies and deceit.

    10 in stock

    £19.65

  • Robert B. Parkers Fallout

    Penguin Putnam Inc Robert B. Parkers Fallout

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.20

  • The Lacrosse Mix-Up

    Penguin USA The Lacrosse Mix-Up

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Hall of Fame Heist

    Penguin USA The Hall of Fame Heist

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £7.45

  • Defending Champ

    Penguin USA Defending Champ

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.99

  • The Zach & Zoe Mysteries All Star Collection

    Penguin USA The Zach & Zoe Mysteries All Star Collection

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £22.37

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