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Robert B. Parker's Killing the Blues: A Jesse Stone Novel Audiobook
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The Jesse Stone stories continue even after Robert B. Parker’s passing with Killing the Blues. In this novel, Jesse Stone is faced with what begins as a rash of stolen cars and escalates into arson and murder as Stone uncovers how deep this crime wave really goes. All the while, Paradise, Massachusetts is preparing for summer tourism with the help of event planner Alexis Richardson, and she and Stone become involved in a steamy affair.
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"I couldn't put this book down. Purely for escape from a dismal, rainy day in northwestern Wisconsin. However, as I read the book I could see Tom Selleck, "Suitcase" and others in my mind's eye as a result of watching the Jessie Stone made for TV movies."
— Laura (5 out of 5 stars)
Robert B. Parker's Killing the Blues Listener Reviews
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" Fast light read, entertaining Jesse Stone novel... "
— Patricia, 2/19/2014 -
" love these Jesse Stone stories....always entertaining.....never disappoint "
— Wayne, 2/13/2014 -
" Too many he said. Jess said. said used too much m- even Parker wasn't that bad with his dialog! "
— Doreen, 2/11/2014 -
" I was worried if I would be able to tell that Robert B. Parker hadn't written this book, it's been a while since I'd read the last Jesse Stone. I couldn't tell, stopped worrying and just enjoyed the story! "
— Bethe, 2/5/2014 -
" More like Tom Selleck's Jesse Stone than Robert Parker's Jesse Stone and he's a Jesse Stone who is slightly more violent and slightly less witty than I recall but overall -- not bad. Worth another chance as the series will surely continue now. "
— Susan, 2/2/2014 -
" This was a quick entertaining book. I didn't realize it was part of a series, I'll have to read the rest of the series now! "
— Meg, 2/1/2014 -
" This book is to Robert Parker's work what a tribute band is to the Beatles. Reminds you of some of the things you liked, but no substitute for the original. "
— Robert, 1/25/2014 -
" This is one of those "published by the estate of . . . " books. I liked it anyway. "
— Ruth, 1/21/2014 -
" I never tire of Jesse Stone, especially when I can visualize Selleck as the main character. This is definitely one of the best in this series. "
— Rhod, 1/16/2014 -
" A Jesse Stone, not as good as Robert Parker wrote. "
— Judy, 1/13/2014 -
" Well done! Nice that he moves into the house of the TV movies. Nicely resolved some issues. It must be hard to follow in the steps of greatness- but a good book resulted! "
— Caran-marie, 1/6/2014 -
" if you like Robert Parker's work, you'll notice that there are some differences between the way Brandman writes and the way Parker actually writes. I felt this lacked the authentic flavor of Parker. Miss that guy. "
— Kim, 12/27/2013 -
" At times it felt like the dialogue was written for Tom Selleck, not Jesse Stone. Molly's character was also off and I don't think Brandman got her relationship with Jesse right. Overall I would read another Brandman Jesse Stone but mainly because I am not ready to give up the characters yet. "
— Jessica, 12/4/2013 -
" It was ok; definitely not up to Parker's level, and Jesse talked too much like Spenser! "
— Linda, 12/4/2013 -
" A good job of echoing the style and characterization of Parker's characters. "
— David, 12/1/2013 -
" I enjoyed this book but not as much as if Robert B. Parker had written it. Michael Brandman did an ok job but it wasn't Parker. I'm not sure I would have read end except his Chief Jesse Stone character is my favorite. "
— Linda, 12/1/2013 -
" Not a bad start...Brandman brings Parker's Jesse Stone closer to the TV version, and that's what this one reads like--a novelization rather than a novel... "
— Jim, 11/13/2013 -
" The second author picks up Parker's story line. He makes Jesse sound more like Spencer but it was still a good read. "
— Jenna, 9/20/2013 -
" Bittersweet. This is Parker's last book. What a loss! "
— Donna, 7/4/2013 -
" It was okay, but it's time to retire the series...fans of the Jesse Stone series will read it, but it really doesn't quite come up to Parker's standard. (Though I don't think this series is near as interesting as the Spenser series.) "
— Mary, 6/12/2013 -
" Loved this series, but am so saddened by the passing of Robert Parker. I feel Michael Brandman did a great job in finishing this book. It was a very quick read because of the short chapters - but I did enjoy it very much. "
— Janice, 4/8/2013 -
" Lots of uncomplicated conversations make this a quick read. "
— Eunys, 1/13/2013 -
" The name Michael Brandman surprised me as author. Reading the book without noticing, this book read like just another Jesse Stone novel by Rober Parker. "
— Nathan, 11/14/2012 -
" You can tell there is a different voice, but it is still a good book. "
— Rick, 10/3/2012 -
" Pretty good book. R.I.P Robert. We miss you. "
— Anna, 10/14/2011 -
" Love Parker's books and especially love the New Jesse Stone series - but did not enjoy this one as well. Going to miss Robert B. Parker. Read all the Spenser Books and all the Jesse Stone books. "
— Darlene, 10/9/2011 -
" Brandman is no Parker, but he is a good runner-up. His Jesse Stone adventure reads more like the TV movies, but is adept, entertaining and fast reading. This was a good introduction to the continuation of the series and, yes, I will continue reading them. "
— Joyce, 9/3/2011
About Michael Brandman
Michael Brandman is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Robert B. Parker’s Fool Me Twice and Robert B. Parker’s Killing the Blues. An award-winning producer of more than thirty motion pictures, he collaborated with Robert B. Parker for years on movie projects, Spenser TV movies, and the Jesse Stone series of television movies starring Tom Selleck. He worked on the adaptations of Stone Cold, Night Passage, Death in Paradise, and Sea Change and wrote and produced the original screenplays for Thin Ice, No Remorse, Innocents Lost, and Benefit of the Doubt. He lives in California.
About the Narrators
Robert B. Parker (1932–2010), long acknowledged as the dean of American crime fiction, was the New York Times bestselling author of the Spenser mysteries, as well as the Jesse Stone novels. He was named Grand Master at the 2002 Edgar Awards by the Mystery Writers of America, an honor shared with earlier masters such as Alfred Hitchcock and Ellery Queen. He has more than fifty books to his credit.
James Naughton is an actor and director. He first came to prominence in the television series adaptation of the Planet of the Apes movie series of the same name. Since then, he has starred in dozens television shows and appeared in numerous Broadway plays. He is a two-time Tony Award winner, one for his performance as Sam Spade in City of Angels and the other portraying Billy Flynn in the 1997 revival of Chicago.