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Robert B. Parker's The Bitterest Pill

A Jesse Stone Novel, Book 18

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Robert B. Parker's The Bitterest Pill

By: Reed Farrel Coleman
Narrated by: James Naughton
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The opioid epidemic has reached Paradise, and Police Chief Jesse Stone must rush to stop the devastation in the latest thriller in Robert B. Parker's New York Times best-selling series.

When a popular high school cheerleader dies of a suspected heroin overdose, it becomes clear that the opioid epidemic has spread even to the idyllic town of Paradise. It will be up to police chief Jesse Stone to unravel the supply chain and unmask the criminals behind it, and the investigation has a clear epicenter: Paradise High School. Home of the town's best and brightest future leaders and its most vulnerable down-and-out teens, it's a rich and bottomless market for dealers out of Boston looking to expand into the suburbs.

But when it comes to drugs, the very people Jesse is trying to protect are often those with the most to lose. As he digs deeper into the case, he finds himself battling self-interested administrators, reluctant teachers, distrustful schoolkids, and overprotective parents...and at the end of the line are the true bad guys, the ones with a lucrative business they'd kill to protect.

©2019 Reed Farrel Coleman (P)2019 Random House Audio
Crime Thrillers Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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"Exceptional.... Coleman stays faithful to the spirit of Parker’s characters without sticking to the status quo." (Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Suspenseful Story • Well-written Story • Excellent Narration • Engaging Storyline • Intriguing Plot Twists
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Needless to say, I love Jesse Stone books. Love the made for TV movies as well. The books are better. The tv movies help me visualize the books. I would give it five stars but that is reserved for truly outstanding books. Keep them coming.

Another great Jesse Stone book.

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My favorite Jesse Stone thus far, well written, suspenseful and unfortunately relevant...I appreciate the authors additions.

It's the "FIX" I was craving

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the essence of Parker is here, but not quite the same thing. I guess I am spoiled from watching the Jess Stone TV productions. I kept waiting for Tom Selek's voice. Jesse just seemed a bit off. I'm stuck on Jesse stone so I will listen to more.

not quite a Robert b parker

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A very well written book that keeps you guessing all the way to the end

Great Book

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An outstanding member of the Jesse Stone series.

If you’re a fan, I highly recommend.

A welted story with twists and turns and added character development to those who make this PPD ensemble.

The Bitterest Pill

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Written as if Robert Parker was dictating. Many plots ,characters that keep you involved to the end. Hope the next book will follow soon.

The original Jesse Stone returns

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I know a lot of people complained when Robert B Parker's characters were handed over to new authors after his death, but you can tell from this book and others written by Coleman, that he truly "gets" the characters. He has progressed the character of Jesse Stone at a natural pace, not overhauling it, but adding to the depth that was already there. It goes without saying that Naughton does an excellent job as always.

Another good Jesse Stone story.

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I read them anyway, but this is one of Colemans really good ones. I still think they are too dark

Really good.

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Needs that Robert b Parker touch.
Not sure just what is missing for this story

Good but lacks something

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Drugs Hit Paradise

After white supremacists have been routed from Paradise, now Jesse is confronted by high schoolers ODing on serious drugs. Where are they getting them?

Narration by James Naughton is well performed.

Drugs Hit Paradise

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