Robert B. Parker's Killing the Blues - Michael Brandman

Robert B. Parker's Killing the Blues

By Michael Brandman

  • Release Date: 2011-09-13
  • Genre: Police Procedural
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 755 Ratings

Description

Paradise, Massachusetts, police chief Jesse Stone returns in a brilliant new addition to the New York Times-bestselling series.

Paradise, Massachusetts, is preparing for the summer tourist season when a string of car thefts disturbs what is usually a quiet time in town. In a sudden escalation of violence, the thefts become murder, and chief of police Jesse Stone finds himself facing one of the toughest cases of his career. Pressure from the town politicians only increases when another crime wave puts residents on edge. Jesse confronts a personal dilemma as well: a burgeoning relationship with a young PR executive, whose plans to turn Paradise into a summertime concert destination may have her running afoul of the law.

When a mysterious figure from Jesse's past arrives in town, memories of his last troubled days as a cop in L.A. threaten his ability to keep order in Paradise-especially when it appears that the stranger is out for revenge.

Reviews

  • Good job!

    5
    By cliftp
    I always enjoy a story where the good mostly wins. Enjoyed the book.
  • A feel good snoozer

    2
    By dbear601
    I miss Parker
  • Great book

    5
    By Shordan1
    Really enjoyed this book. Certainly fast moving. Jessie is one of my favorite characters and this tome does him justice. Will read more.
  • Killing the Blues

    5
    By tombreed
    This is Robert Parker's last book, and maybe his best. He has a tough but basically very moral cop, Jesse as his hero, and makes me want to join the force. For anyone that lives in Massachusetts, Parker books have the extra charm of being in familiar territory. I probably won't join the force. Tom Reed, Barre, Mass
  • Killing the Blues

    3
    By bobpear
    Was a fun read. Nice escape from life's regular routine. The characters basically felt like Parker's so I easily fell into the book's routine- hopefully there will be more to follow.
  • Killing the blues

    5
    By Jaw7896
    Love the fast pace.great job Robert Parker. Have read all the Jesse Stone books. Can't wait for the next one.
  • Killing the Blues

    5
    By Riley Casey
    Rates high, right up there with all the rest of Parker's Jesse Stone novels. Fun and a real page turner.
  • It's not Robert B Parker, but it's entertainment

    3
    By DesertAries
    Ironically, it was Robert B. Parker who finished Raymond Chandler's "Poodle Springs," and then penned an original sequel to "The Big Sleep," "Perchance to Dream." Now Michael Brandman returns the favor with a Jesse Stone novel. It's not bad, but it's not Parker. Carrying Parker's name, it will sell well, but Brandman could have created his own character and the book would have been stronger. His personal style seems cramped trying to fit it into Parker's Jesse Stone. The slight expansiveness of the Stone character beyond Parker's outline seemed to hang like unwashed jeans; didn't quite fit yet, hung a little loose, and was just a little too shiny. "Poodle Springs" was seamlessly written from Chandler's original four chapters. "Perchance to Dream" was a little too Spenser as Marlowe. I don't know if this novel had Parker-written chapters or outline, but it did not carry the master's staccato-elegant voice. It's worth the read, but you might consider the library your reading option. I don't, however, regret buying it and placing it on the shelf next to the originals.
  • Brandman's Done It!

    5
    By HBBJA1
    I purchased "Killing the Blues" with some trepidation. I have been a great admirer of Robert B. Parker's writing for many years. His writing style, his characters, and their development have always been enjoyable to me. I was greatly saddened by his passing and thought that was the last I'd see of the writing I so much enjoy. But, I have just now finished "Killing the Blues", written by Mr. Brandman, and like all of Parker's novels, I could not put it down. He has captured Jesse Stone's persona perfectly, plus Molly, Suitcase, and other recurring characters. I hope that this new novel will be the beginning of a continuation of the writing style of one of America's greatest mystery writers. Thank you so very much! John Almeida Altamonte Springs, FL
  • Parker's people live on!

    4
    By Writekid
    Great story! Excellent writing style and in the spirit of Robert, a friend of mine. I'm glad they are coming alive again!

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