Death in Paradise

Description

When the body of a high school girl washes ashore in the affluent coastal community of Paradise, Police Chief Jesse Stone finds himself facing a case that her own family seems unwilling to acknowledge. As pressure mounts from the media and the governor to solve the murder of a prominent political commentator, Jesse uncovers connections reaching from local privilege to Boston’s criminal underworld. Battling his own drinking and seeking guidance from a former cop turned therapist, he must navigate secrecy, influence, and a second killing that threatens to expose the town’s carefully guarded façade. Gritty, atmospheric, and psychologically astute, the novel combines hard-boiled investigation with a searching portrait of a damaged but determined detective.