Praise for Robert B. Parker's "Blind Spot"by Reed Farrel Coleman
"Coleman is continuing the Stone saga in his own crisp prose style. . . . Jesse Stone fans will be eager to discover where Coleman takes this compelling series next." --Associated Press
"Fans of both Parker's Spenser and Jesse Stone series will enjoy this thirteenth installment. . . . Like Spenser, Jesse is a man of honor who feels he must speak for the dead. Coleman's writing mimics Parker's, with short chapters, snappy repartee, and just enough action. . . . It is a great, fast beach read, recommended for all detective fiction fans." --"Library Journal"
"The new Jesse Stone thriller is electric. Told with spare, convincing descriptions and terse dialogue, the spirit of creator Robert B. Parker leaps off the page. . . . Critically acclaimed mystery author Reed Farrel Coleman has taken over the series in what might be the perfect pairing of character and living writer." --"AZ Central"
"Coleman, best known for his Moe Prager series . . . successfully emulates the tone and style of the late Robert B. Parker's nine Jesse Stone novels."--"Publishers Weekly "
"Coleman keeps the characters and the somber atmosphere but makes the book his own stylistically." --"Booklist"
Praise for Robert B. Parker s "Blind Spot" by Reed Farrel Coleman
Coleman is continuing the Stone saga in his own crisp prose style. . . . Jesse Stone fans will be eager to discover where Coleman takes this compelling series next. Associated Press
Fans of both Parker s Spenser and Jesse Stone series will enjoy this thirteenth installment. . . . Like Spenser, Jesse is a man of honor who feels he must speak for the dead.Coleman s writing mimics Parker s, with short chapters, snappy repartee, and just enough action. . . . It is a great, fast beach read, recommended for all detective fiction fans. "Library Journal"
The new Jesse Stone thriller is electric. Told with spare, convincing descriptions and terse dialogue, the spirit of creator Robert B. Parker leaps off the page. . . . Critically acclaimed mystery author Reed Farrel Coleman has taken over the series in what might be the perfect pairing of character and living writer. "AZ Central"
Coleman, best known for his Moe Prager series . . . successfully emulates the tone and style of the late Robert B. Parker s nine Jesse Stone novels. "Publishers Weekly "
Coleman keeps the characters and the somber atmosphere but makes the book his own stylistically. "Booklist""
Coleman s solid second Jesse Stone novel finds Parker s flawed hero, now the police chief of Paradise, Mass., still having trouble separating from his ex, connecting with people emotionally, and dealing with guilt over a subordinate s near-fatal shooting Coleman succeeds in adding some needed depth to Jesse s character. "Publishers Weekly"
Small town, big secret, and a community s shame. In the blink of an eye, Jesse goes from worrying about potential storm damage to investigating three homicides suspenseful, melancholy examination of loss and how sometimes, despite our best efforts, the past refuses to stay buried, and it will certainly please fans still craving more of Parker s characters. "Booklist""
Coleman takes the story of the mystery behind the murders and runs with it. "The Devil Wins "is such a winner of a novel that Parker's loyal fans and Coleman's new ones will be equally delighted by his skills. This series can run forever in these new capable hands and readers will eagerly await each new book about Jesse Stone. I know I will. "Huffington Post"
Small town, big secret, and a community s shame. In the blink of an eye, Jesse goes from worrying about potential storm damage to investigating three homicides suspenseful, melancholy examination of loss and how sometimes, despite our best efforts, the past refuses to stay buried, and it will certainly please fans still craving more of Parker s characters. "Booklist"
Coleman s solid second Jesse Stone novel finds Parker s flawed hero, now the police chief of Paradise, Mass., still having trouble separating from his ex, connecting with people emotionally, and dealing with guilt over a subordinate s near-fatal shooting Coleman succeeds in adding some needed depth to Jesse s character. "Publishers Weekly
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"Coleman does a remarkable job of developing the character, deepening our understanding of his struggle with the ghosts that haunt him both a fine mystery story and a satisfying portrait of an emerging character that readers will look forward to hearing more from soon. Associated Press"
Coleman takes the story of the mystery behind the murders and runs with it. The Devil Wins is such a winner of a novel that Parker's loyal fans and Coleman's new ones will be equally delighted by his skills. This series can run forever in these new capable hands and readers will eagerly await each new book about Jesse Stone. I know I will. Huffington Post
Small town, big secret, and a community s shame. In the blink of an eye, Jesse goes from worrying about potential storm damage to investigating three homicides suspenseful, melancholy examination of loss and how sometimes, despite our best efforts, the past refuses to stay buried, and it will certainly please fans still craving more of Parker s characters. Booklist
Coleman s solid second Jesse Stone novel finds Parker s flawed hero, now the police chief of Paradise, Mass., still having trouble separating from his ex, connecting with people emotionally, and dealing with guilt over a subordinate s near-fatal shooting Coleman succeeds in adding some needed depth to Jesse s character. Publishers Weekly
"Coleman does a remarkable job of developing the character, deepening our understanding of his struggle with the ghosts that haunt him both a fine mystery story and a satisfying portrait of an emerging character that readers will look forward to hearing more from soon. Associated Press
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"Coleman takes the story of the mystery behind the murders and runs with it. The Devil Wins is such a winner of a novel that Parker's loyal fans and Coleman's new ones will be equally delighted by his skills. This series can run forever in these new capable hands and readers will eagerly await each new book about Jesse Stone. I know I will."--Huffington Post
"Small town, big secret, and a community's shame. In the blink of an eye, Jesse goes from worrying about potential storm damage to investigating three homicides...suspenseful, melancholy examination of loss and how sometimes, despite our best efforts, the past refuses to stay buried, and it will certainly please fans still craving more of Parker's characters."--Booklist
"Coleman's solid second Jesse Stone novel finds Parker's flawed hero, now the police chief of Paradise, Mass., still having trouble separating from his ex, connecting with people emotionally, and dealing with guilt over a subordinate's near-fatal shooting...Coleman succeeds in adding some needed depth to Jesse's character."--
Publishers Weekly
"Coleman does a remarkable job of developing the character, deepening our understanding of his struggle with the ghosts that haunt him
...both a fine mystery story and a satisfying portrait of an emerging character that readers will look forward to hearing more from soon.
"--Associated Press
