Night Passage

Description

A disgraced former Los Angeles homicide detective, Jesse Stone arrives in the small Massachusetts town of Paradise hoping to outrun the wreckage of his career, marriage, and worsening dependence on alcohol. But his new post as police chief quickly draws him into a murder investigation entangled with local politics, hidden affairs, and powerful residents determined to protect their secrets. As Jesse confronts resistance from within the town—and demons of his own—he must rely on sharp instincts and hard-earned experience to uncover the truth. This atmospheric crime novel introduces Parker’s compelling, flawed protagonist while exploring justice, personal reinvention, and the cost of self-destruction.