Robert B. Parker's the Hangman's Sonnet

Mystery Detective Fiction Noir Psychological Thriller

Description

Still grieving a devastating personal loss, Paradise police chief Jesse Stone has turned to Scotch to numb the pain when duty pulls him into an unusually demanding assignment: securing a lavish seventy-fifth birthday celebration for legendary folk singer Terry Jester. But beneath the glittering event lies a tangled mystery involving a missing master recording, dangerous secrets, and a murder that threatens to overshadow the festivities. As Stone clashes with the mayor and struggles to guide his protégé through a life-changing day, he must confront both a determined killer and the demons he has been trying to escape. Blending sharp procedural suspense with emotional depth, the novel continues Jesse Stone’s compelling journey through grief, addiction, loyalty, and redemption.