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Robert B. Parker's Killing the Blues

A Jesse Stone Novel

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Robert B. Parker's Killing the Blues

By: Michael Brandman
Narrated by: Robert B. Parker, James Naughton
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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.

©2011 Michael Brandman (P)2011 Random House Audio Crime Thrillers Hard-Boiled Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense

Critic reviews

“It's a doozy…Michael Brandman shows that the standard that Parker set is still there…it all moves at a very fast pace.” (Lincoln Journal Star)

“The mysteries are solved in Jesse's inimitable style, and he even has a little time for a new romantic interest…I love it! Killing the Blues will join the other favorites on my Robert B. Parker bookcase.” (Bookreporter.com)

“[An] impressive continuation of [Parker’s] series…easy, banter-filled writing, balanced with the lead's apparently limitless compassion, informed by bitter experience.” (Publishers Weekly)

Complex Character • Engaging Plot • Intricate Storylines • Enjoyable Pace • Pleasant Listening Experience
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The intrigue continues! I feel like Jesse has become a friend. The dialogue is as believable as Parker’s characters. The characters get to you. I like that about all the Jesse Stone books I’ve read and highly recommend this one as well.

Never a letdown!

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I liked the characters, the plot, and the ending. it is a good book to listen too

well written novel

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If you could sum up Robert B. Parker's Killing the Blues in three words, what would they be?

gritty humorous wellwritten

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

yes

Any additional comments?

The author has published a number of Jesse Stone books and I happened into the series via Netflix. The main actor is someone I love watching - Tom Selleck, who plays a no nonsense laid back kind of police chief in a small town where stuff happens far too much for the city council to want him poking around in! There are plenty of characters and personalities to make this series a lot of fun to follow through. Unfortunately, on Audible I have only found 2 of the series available. There are a set of 8 dvd's out there and it appears that there are lots more written by the author. The sad thing is that the author has died, so the series will not be continued unless someone else is inspired to take the ball and run with it. I have seen that done before - i.e. the Hopalong Cassidy novels that Louis L'Amour wrote - they were originally written by someone else.

I got started backwards in this. Movie then book!

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The only thing this story has in common with the Robert B. Parker novels are the character names. The banter between the characters was missing. The attempt to make the characters behave as usual ended up making them annoying instead of likeable. The story was lacking. The end was lacking. This book has turned me off from all other Jesse Stone novels not written by the original author.

Missing everything that made the Jesse Stone novels so good

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Just like all the rest in series keeps you on your toes all the way to the end

Another great book

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This Jesse Stone mystery is a Mixed Bag

Once again we find Jesse Stone going beyond the law to enforce justice, both on the streets and in local schools.

Mixed Bag

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Really love the book series which Tom Selleck would do the readings be really good

Great book

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Prepare yourself for Jesse Stone to shed some more of his old emotional baggage.

Don't worry though, the tension, danger, tensions, and humor are still present.

Jesse Stone Noticeably Grows Wiser

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Where does Robert B. Parker's Killing the Blues rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Somewhere in the upper middle. It held my attention and went by fast

What did you like best about this story?

I love the complexity of the Jesse Stone character

Would you listen to another book narrated by James Naughton?

Yes, but I do not like how they constantly use the

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I liked that he adopted the cat, or did the cat adopt him????

Still loving it!

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Would you consider the audio edition of Robert B. Parker's Killing the Blues to be better than the print version?

While any true fan of the stone series knows this isn't Parker its very well done Bravo!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Robert B. Parker's Killing the Blues?

i enjoyed the storyline and the way it seemed to bring elements found in the movies

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

loved the tell tale " Jessie Stone " lines!

Any additional comments?

overall a great listen especially if you followed this series!

Love it!

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