First published 2011
Police Chief Jesse Stone faces what starts as simple car thefts in Paradise, Massachusetts. The crimes quickly escalate when arson and murder enter the picture. Stone digs deeper into each case, uncovering connections that reveal a far-reaching criminal operation. Meanwhile, Paradise prepares for the busy summer tourist season. The town brings in Alexis Richardson as their new event planner to help coordinate activities. Stone and Richardson begin a passionate relationship as he continues his investigation. The police chief must navigate both his personal entanglements and professional duties while pursuing a crime wave that runs deeper than anyone initially suspected. Michael Brandman continues the Jesse Stone series following Robert B. Parker's death, maintaining the character's signature blend of police procedural and personal drama in small-town New England.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation
Setting: Paradise, Massachusetts
Period: 21st Century
274 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons