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High Profile

By: Robert B. Parker
Narrated by: Scott Sowers
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When the body of controversial talk-show host Walton Weeks is discovered hanging from a tree on the outskirts of Paradise, police chief Jesse Stone finds himself at the center of a highly public case. When another dead body, that of a young woman, is discovered just a few days later, the pressure to solve the crimes becomes almost unbearable.

Two victims in less than a week should provide a host of clues, but all Jesse runs into are dead ends. But what may be the most disturbing aspect of these murders is the fact that no one seems to care: not a single one of Weeks' ex-wives, not the family of the girl. And when the medical examiner reveals a heartbreaking link between the two departed souls, the mystery only deepens. Forced to delve into a world of stormy relationships, Jesse soon comes to realize that knowing whom to trust is indeed a matter of life and death.

©2007 Robert B. Parker (P)2007 Random House Inc. Hard-Boiled Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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“Crisply etched characters…smooth, lean prose. There is a level of narrative tension - and plain polished professionalism - below which Parker is incapable of descending. High Profile will repay a quick read with…the wit, suspense, and psychological sophistication readers who know Parker's work happily associate with him.” (The Boston Globe)

“It’s easy to overlook how fine the writing is because Parker’s style rarely calls attention to itself, going down so easy that you can forget you are reading. His books are not so much read as inhaled.” (Associated Press)

"Parker's most complex, ambitious novel in years....Great reading from an old hand who hasn't lost his touch." (Booklist, starred review)
Interesting Investigation • Strong Character Development • Interwoven Plots • Authentic Police Procedures • Smooth Voice
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I enjoy Robert Parker's mysteries, and the Jesse Stone series, and this one is as good as I expect. But the reader is distracting - the phony, excessive Boston accent and the annoying emphasis on 'he said' (a frequent phrase in Parker's writing) makes it difficult to enjoy the story. I am from the Boston area, and so am qualified to critique the accent!

Great story, not so great narration

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Mr. Parker did an excellant job blending this book with his past books. I like the all 3 of his Boston Area detectives. keep up the good work

high Profile

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I was hopeful. After all Booklist said it was great. They must be reviewing a different book. Mr. Parker has a real gift for characters but after a while goes down this psychological blackhole of love, loss and martyrdom. Yuck.

Taming a Seahorse this is not.

Made worse is that Mr. Parker tells his stories via dialogue not buckets of imagery, so the whole he said, she said, he said thing on Audiobooks passes annoying and moves to turn this crap off after about thirty minutes.

May be better in print, lousy and repetitive in audio

More of the same old same old

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Just like all the others in series very good all the way to the end

great book

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This story was better than the last. The writing isn't inspiring but it is a good easy read.

Story was pretty good. Writing remains OK.

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To many "he saids...she saids...Jesse said...etc"
we know who is talking , they don't have to keep telling us. It makes the story very hard to listen to. A good story but.............

Hard to listen to..........

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You're going to witness the depth of character development that we are used to by Mr. Parker! As Jesse investigates falls in love with another woman and trains his adorable love connection to his ex-wife, Jen. Best if listened in doses. When your scene slows, take a break. Do your task or chores. Then come back in a reasonable time and listen to the next scene. (Just don't wait 'til you forget where you are!) It is a long investigation but Suit and Mollie add comedic and critical commentary to help ease the way. A skilled tome worth the read!

Detective story with bizarre parallel love stories

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I wonder if the author ever has anything else in mind when he is writing. I wished he had something that was redeeming or a process of redemption. Jesse and Jen could be seeking a resolution of their troubled relationship, but I feel they are In a slump with no way out. They will just go on existing in that slump. God help them.

Sex and drinking

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I like the Movies so I thought I would try the next book its a good story

What did you like best about this story?

A good strong story

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Too many HE said SHE said it annoying.

Good Story but too many HE said She said OMG

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Pretty good book, not one of the best, but I enjoyed it. However, the narrator did not fit my idea of a voice for Jesse Stone and company. He did a fine job though, I guess I'm being unfair.

for my own reference

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