Jesse Stone

Jesse Stone

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In the gripping Jesse Stone series, follow the troubled ex-LAPD cop as he navigates the dark underbelly of small-town Paradise, Massachusetts, confronting his own demons while solving compelling crimes that reveal the complexities of human nature.

In the quiet town of Paradise, Massachusetts, still waters run deep, concealing a world of crime, corruption, and chilling secrets. Enter Jesse Stone—once a promising LAPD detective, now a reluctant small-town police chief grappling with his demons. Haunted by a bitter divorce and a drinking problem, Jesse seeks solace in a new job, only to discover that the picturesque facade of Paradise hides a turbulent underbelly of scandal that threatens to engulf him. As he navigates the dark alleys of a town wrestling with its vices, Jesse’s relentless pursuit of truth brings him face-to-face with a web of deceit that challenges his morals and resolve. With every case he unravels, from missing persons to rife power struggles, he becomes increasingly drawn into the complexities of human nature—where good and evil blur and nothing is as it seems. The Jesse Stone series is a masterclass in character-driven storytelling, exploring themes of redemption, isolation, and the relentless quest for justice in a world filled with gray. With heart-pounding tension and vivid prose, this series will keep readers at the edge of their seats, craving the next installment of Jesse Stone’s journey through the shadows of Paradise, where danger lurks in every corner, and every choice could be his last. Dive into Jesse Stone’s world—where peace is a facade, and the fight for redemption is just beginning.

Books in this Series

Jesse Stone

Night Passage

Published in 1997

Trouble in Paradise

Published in 1998

Death in Paradise

Published in 2001

Stone Cold

Published in 2003

Sea Change

Published in 2005

High Profile

Published in 2007

Stranger in Paradise

Published in 2008

Night and Day

Published in 2009

Split Image

Published in 2010

Killing The Blues

Published in 2011

Fool Me Twice

Published in 2012

Damned If You Do

Published in 2013

Blind Spot

Published in 2014

The Devil Wins

Published in 2015

Debt to Pay

Published in 2016

The Hangman's Sonnet

Published in 2018

Colorblind

Published in 2018

The Bitterest Pill

Published in 2019

Fool's Paradise

Published in 2020

Stone's Throw

Published in 2021

Fallout

Published in 2022

Buried Secrets

Published in 2025

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