Prosecutor Boy narrates Parker’s trajectory from his formative years in a small town in Western North Carolina, during the periods of segregation and integration, to his academic pursuits at North Carolina State University in the 1970s and, subsequently, through a distinguished legal career spanning decades in the courtrooms of North Carolina. Parker’s being the first Black attorney in his region is a significant achievement, one marked by both pride and persistence.

“I wanted to write the story I never saw growing up,” Parker says. “So many of my experiences—whether growing up in the South, being a Black student at a predominantly white university, or walking into a courtroom as the only person of color—are part of our shared American history. This book is my way of putting that truth on the record.”

Filled with encounters, Parker’s memoir offers readers a candid glimpse behind the scenes of the American legal system. “Writing this book was fun in many ways,” Parker reflects, “but it also forced me to confront difficult memories—especially the racism, both overt and subtle, that shaped my life and career. I’m thankful to have worked with one of the best editors in the state, Tom Rash, who helped me bring this story to life with clarity and heart and with a publisher, Redhawk Publications, that believed in me.”

A mix of coming-of-age story and professional retrospective, Prosecutor Boy resonates with readers from all walks of life, whether those familiar with small-town dynamics, the legal profession, or the legacy of race in America.