The murder of a notorious public figure places police chief Jesse Stone in the harsh glare of the media spotlight in this New York Times bestseller.When the body of controversial talk-show host Walton Weeks is discovered hanging from a tree on the outskirts of Paradise, Massachusetts, police chief Jesse Stone finds himself at the center of a highly public case, forcing him to deal with … him to deal with small-minded local officials and national media scrutiny. When another dead body-that of a young woman-is discovered just a few days later, the pressure becomes almost unbearable.
Two victims in less than a week should provide a host of clues, but all Jesse runs into are dead ends. But what may be the most disturbing aspect of these murders is the fact that no one seems to care-not a single one of Weeks’s ex-wives, not the family of the girl. And when the medical examiner reveals a heartbreaking link between the two departed souls, the mystery only deepens.
Despite Weeks’s reputation and the girl’s tender age, Jesse is hard-pressed to find legitimate suspects. Though the crimes are perhaps the most gruesome Jesse has ever witnessed, it is the malevolence behind them that makes them all the more frightening. Forced to delve into a world of stormy relationships, Jesse soon comes to realize that knowing whom he can trust is indeed a matter of life and death.
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Like Spenser better than Stone, but these stories have the same tight prose and enjoyable banter. Story is well thought out, and fun to read.
Aother Parker Classic Jesse Stone
Love all of the Stone books. The curt one line dialogue makes for easy reading.
Predictable storyline
It was witty and fun…Parker was terrific.
True to the recurring characters..
Reminds me of the Texas and Texans of my youth. My Grandfather was born, raised, retired back to, and is buried in the Texas Panhandle
Excellent story, characters, dialogue. I’ve seen most of the Jessie Stone movies staring Tom Selleck. I can picture him as Police Chief Jessie Stone on every page, with every word. Great easy read!!! Hated to see it end.
Typical Jesse Stone novel, lots of dry humor coupled with a good whodunit.
I enjoy the Chief’s adventures as he battles the bad folks as well as the demon bottle.
Great read
Jesse Stone has more than one dimension…..enjoyable read.
Jess stone. My favorite character ever
Great story which I looked forward to reading each day. Dialog was witty.
Great mystery but most of book same old interaction with ex wife Give it a rest
Like all Parker book , this is a good one.
Enjoyed every minute of it.
Parker always great. Sorry when it ends.
Witty dialogue, Sardonic super hero. Some limited but decent action scenes.
Enjoy Robert Parker’s writing