Fans often feel uneasy when the creator of a popular character ventures into new turf, and sometimes their trepidation is justified. But readers of Robert B. Parker's immensely popular Spenser series can breathe a sigh of relief: while Night Passage doesn't feature Spenser, his usual gang of associates or a Boston setting, it's vintage Parker--fast, witty, suspenseful and engaging. Told in short, crisp chapters, it's the story of Jesse Stone, a 34-year-old ex-cop who just lost his LAPD job and his marriage due to a drinking problem. The book opens as Stone leaves California for his new job as chief of police in the picturesque town of Paradise, Massachusetts.

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Doh! I caught this book AGES ago, and am shocked to see that I never journalled it. *blush*

Well, I'm a Robert B. Parker fan, so was happy to find this. It got a little OTT towards the end, maybe, but it was a good read. Something of a change from Spencer, but nothing too unexpected. A cynic with a heart of gold in a Massachusetts setting.

Thanks for releasing it, LB!

I passed this along to a friend who tends to enjoy murder mysteries and thrillers.