First published 2012
Jesse Stone faces trouble on two fronts when a movie production arrives in Paradise. The film's leading lady, Marisol Hinton, comes to him terrified. Her estranged husband's jealousy has escalated beyond control, and now someone wants her dead. Jesse puts his department on alert to protect the beautiful but frightened actress. Meanwhile, a teenage driver causes a devastating crash that Jesse witnesses firsthand. When he arrests the distracted teen, powerful forces push back hard. Local politicians, the district attorney, and wealthy interests all want Jesse to back down. The police chief refuses to compromise his principles, even as the pressure mounts. Two cases spiral toward violence, threatening both Jesse's career and his life. Paradise's quiet summer turns deadly as Jesse discovers that doing the right thing comes with a steep price.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Paradise
288 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons