Robert B. Parker's Fool's Paradise

By: Mike Lupica

Narrated by: James Naughton

When an unknown man is found murdered in Paradise, Jesse Stone will have his hands full finding out who he was--and what he was seeking.

When a body is discovered at the lake in Paradise, Police Chief Jesse Stone is surprised to find he recognizes the murder victim--the man had been at the same AA meeting as Jesse the evening before. But otherwise, Jesse has no clue as to the man's identity. He isn't a local, nor does he have ID on him, nor does any neighboring state have a reported missing person matching his description. Their single lead is from a taxi company that recalls dropping off the mysterious stranger outside the gate at the mansion of one of the wealthiest families in town. . . .

Meanwhile, after Jesse survives a hail of gunfire on his home, he wonders if it could be related to the murder. When both Molly Crane and Suitcase Simpson also become targets, it's clear someone has an ax to grind against the entire Paradise PD.

Critic reviews

"One of the best crime thrillers hitting stores this year . . . and quite possibly the best novel set in one of Parker’s universe since the iconic author passed away.”--The Real Book Spy

Great story with Jesse Stone

Amazing it is to see how any of the Jesse Stone stories can be enjoyed by themselves. The mark of brilliant writing!

Not the same. Very bad language.

The f' word was used way too much. the personalities didn't seem the same. I'm hoping the next books will get better (I have to listen to them because I already bought them).

Good one

Enjoyed it and recommend. A great Jesse Stone story and I like he is sober throughout the whole story.

Thumbs up

Good story and good storytelling. Liked the short jokes thrown in from time to time.

Wasn’t what I expected.

Got to admit I was not looking forward to the new author but I did indeed enjoy it.