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Death in Paradise: A Jesse Stone Novel Audio CD – Unabridged, October 1, 2001

by Robert B. Parker (Author), Robert Forster (Narrator)

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Book 3 of 21: Jesse Stone Novels

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A quiet New England town is shocked by the apparent murder of a troubled adolescent girl, a crime Chief of Police Jesse Stone cannot let go unsolved or unpunished.

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New Millenium Audio
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October 1, 2001
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5.75 x 1 x 5 inches
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1590070720
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978-1590070727
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Millenium Audio; Unabridged edition (October 1, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590070720
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590070727
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 5 inches

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Robert B. Parker (1932-2010) has long been acknowledged as the dean of American crime fiction. His novel featuring the wise-cracking, street-smart Boston private-eye Spenser earned him a devoted following and reams of critical acclaim, typified by R.W.B. Lewis' comment, "We are witnessing one of the great series in the history of the American detective story" (The New York Times Book Review). In June and October of 2005, Parker had national bestsellers with APPALOOSA and SCHOOL DAYS, and continued his winning streak in February of 2006 with his latest Jesse Stone novel, SEA CHANGE.

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Parker attended Colby College in Maine, served with the Army in Korea, and then completed a Ph.D. in English at Boston University. He married his wife Joan in 1956; they raised two sons, David and Daniel. Together the Parkers founded Pearl Productions, a Boston-based independent film company named after their short-haired pointer, Pearl, who has also been featured in many of Parker's novels.

Parker began writing his Spenser novels in 1971 while teaching at Boston's Northeastern University. Little did he suspect then that his witty, literate prose and psychological insights would make him keeper-of-the-flame of America's rich tradition of detective fiction. Parker's fictional Spenser inspired the ABC-TV series Spenser: For Hire. In February 2005, CBS-TV broadcast its highly-rated adaptation of the Jesse Stone novel Stone Cold, which featured Tom Selleck in the lead role as Parker's small-town police chief. The second CBS movie, Night Passage, also scored high ratings, and the third, Death in Paradise, aired on April 30, 2006.

Parker was named Grand Master of the 2002 Edgar Awards by the Mystery Writers of America, an honor shared with earlier masters such as Alfred Hitchcock and Ellery Queen.

Parker died on January 19, 2010, at the age of 77.

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L Wilson

Hooked on Jesse

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 11, 2022

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I love the pace of these books, the easy and uncluttered dialogue, the clarity with which Jesse deals with people and situations and the honesty.

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Interesting Discovery

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 28, 2022

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The Stone series reads much better if you just skip the Jenn and shrink chapters. There's still enough background on Jesse for the story to work. Maybe they were written that way. Sadly you can't do that with Spenser: the dreadful other half is too prevalent.

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Satisfied

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 1, 2022

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The book was in good condition and it was delivered on time. I am satisfied over all with my purchase.

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Jimmy

Fast good read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 28, 2021

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Typical Robert Parker and typical Jesse Stone. Flawed police chief with flawed relationships manages to get the job done again. Fast paced, easy read. Great for light reading while traveling.
No award winning book. Just fun, entertaining reading.

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Ken T

More A Police Procedural Than Thriller

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 30, 2015

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One could really describe this more as a police procedural rather than a suspense thriller. The writing is good; the characters real. There's a good deal of personal turmoil and issues, particularly with Jessie, than any suspense drama.
Don't look for any twists or big, unpredictable surprises. There aren't any. The novel's content is very close to it's predecessor in book #2.
Jessie stuggles with his drinking problem and Mr. Parker likes to, on a continual basis, relate Jessie's sexual conquests, washed up baseball career. and divorce. One issue he can't let go of is
ex-wife Jenn, who is in a good part of the story. The see-saw between them hasn't really changed since the previous book. Jenn's large presence in Stone novels has worn very thin. She's an annoyance.
Imagine the small town scene and cast of Paradise, MA., and keep picturing Tom Selleck in the lead roll. Selleck is perfect for the TV movies of this book series. A fast, entertaining read which just will not rock your world. Subsequent Jessie Stone novels are much better than the earlier ones.

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ted hessel

I like Parker as a writer

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 17, 2015

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I like Parker as a writer. Easy on the imagination. But I saw the Tom Selleck movie versions before I read Parker's books. I like Selleck's version of Jesse Stone. I didn't like the Jesse Stone in the books. So far as I'm concerned, the Jesse Stone in the books deserved Jenn. It is interesting that in the last Jesse Stone book by Parker, his Jesse Stone began to resemble more Selleck's version. I understand that Parker and Selleck were friends. Maybe that's why. Parker died in 2010. Selleck's last movie was in 2012. Probably would have liked Parker's later Jesse Stone books had he survived. Another Selleck Jesse Stone movie will air on 10-18-1015 (tomorrow). I can't wait. Seeing as Selleck's Jesse Stone is my #1 TV mini-series. Unfortunately, Joe the Dog who portrayed Reggie died a couple of years ago. The Jesse Stone movies won't be the same without him. He's an integral part of the show to me.

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Warren A. Lewis

Fantastic Quick Read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 14, 2019

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If there is a problem with this book, it's that it isn't long enough. I started it yesterday morning and finished it tonight. Paradise Police Chief Jesse Stone fights his addiction to alcohol, deals with a domestic abuse problem in his town, and the death of a teenage prostitute that has more dead ends than a bad hair style. The teenager was found floating in the lake where she had been shot execution style and tied to cinderblocks that failed to hold her. Add to that parents that, once found, refuse to admit the girl is their child and will not co-operate with the investigation. This story includes the introduction of a new woman to Jesse's personal life who is aiding the investigation. Easily a 5 star story.

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Bookzilla

Compelling and depressing

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 19, 2018

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Sexual abuse and domestic violence triggers

Robert B. Parker is one of my favorite writers and this Jesse Stone story is excellent. No editing errors, gratuitous violence or drag-you-down drama. There are unanswered questions.

Intriguing storyline with several subplots to keep the reader guessing. Descriptive writing that draws the reader into each scene. Realistic procedures, actions and reactions. Believable characters with distinct personalities. Thought-provoking and memorable dialogue. Jesse's conversations with Dix are informative, something one can relate to in everyday life.

I will re-read this story and always look forward to works in the Robert B. Parker series.

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rob w

Paradise?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 28, 2018

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Robert Parker's third book with Jesse Stone as his lead character. This book introduces 2 characters familiar from the TV series with the nun in charge of the home for girls who have runaway from home and Jesse's ex alcoholic therapist. The book weaves together skilfully a tale of child prostitution and murder Jesse once more has a sex interest not love because his ex wife is still on the scene. Once again it is a well written sharp tale with pithy dialogue also the police team of Paradise have a chance to shine which they don't often do in the TV movies. So I look forward to reading the 4th book although I think the storyline of the ex wife who won't let go is beginning to get a bit stretched.

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Stevew2651

Story continues

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 8, 2015

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Third in the Jesse Stone series we are familiar with the main protagonists to the point of feeling we almost know them. Another great storyline pulls you into Paradise. Usual humour and great writing style and the author making it even more believable by letting the bad guy face the wrath of his boss. Great touch, and one I would wholeheartedly agree with. I'm getting through this series far to quickly but that's a tribute to the author and not my reading ability! Already have the next in series purchased and will start shortly.
Highly recommended series!!

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Soosie

Riveting!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 13, 2013

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I am currently going through all the Jesse Stone books and can't put them down. They are extremely well written, well-paced, no gratuitous violence or swearing. I've thoroughly enjoyed every one. I'm currently on my 5th book in the series, and will be very sorry when I get to the last one. I've also viewing the Jesse Stone films on TV - excellent. (I'll buy the DVDs for winter viewing). The music is by Jeff Beal so I purchased MP3 version of House of Cards (very similar music) to listen while I'm reading the books. Very atmospheric and it gives the feeling of being right there in Paradise.

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Elaine Tomasso

Interesting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 3, 2014

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I think Death In Paradise is a very good novel which covers a lot of ground. You get eye-glazing descriptions of softball, which I think is a form of baseball but whatever it means nothing to me, an interesting plot - the attempt to identify a murdered teenager and then the killer, a subplot of an alcoholic who wants to hold on to his wife (not Jesse but the comparison is as subtle as a sledgehammer) and, as usual, Jesse's almost unrequited relationship with his ex-wife, Jenn. Through it all Jesse laughs, drinks, fornicates and dishes out his own brand of justice. This is a good read.

Jilly

A great story in Paradise

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 15, 2015

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Another brilliant crime novel set in Paradise featuring Jessie Stone. He is an unusual flawed hero which makes him more fascinating. The plot came out slowly alongside another small town crime which Jessie handles in his usual tough way. He can be surprisingly ruthless but still leaves you wanting more and filled with admiration for it. Highly recommended for all Robert Parker fans.

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