Trouble in Paradise - Jesse Stone 2

Robert B Parker

Summary

The Second Jesse Stone Mystery
Stiles Island is a wealthy and exclusive enclave separated by a bridge from the Massachusetts coastal town of Paradise.
A group of ex-cons, led by James Macklin, plan to blow the bridge and loot the island, and Paradise police chief Jesse Stone has his hands full.
Stone faces battling this group of ruthless criminals whilst simultaneously dealing with his own romantic entanglements, and trying to keep Paradise, as well as the women in his life, out of harm's way.
'Parker fans and all who love muscular crime writing will appreciate this tale, as the Boston-based crime master once again shows how to do it well, and with style'Publishers Weekly
'Parker has injected Trouble in Paradise with yet another blast of the page-turning energy he's famous for.'New York Post
'Tough-guy dialogue...sharp social commentary...Fresh...interesting.'Boston Globe

Available since: 01/31/2014.

Print length: 192 pages.

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