Synopsis
When the body of controversial talk-show host Walton Weeks is discovered hanging from a tree on the outskirts of Paradise, police chief Jesse Stone finds himself at the center of a highly public case, forcing him to deal with small-minded local officials and national media scrutiny. When another dead body - that of a young woman - is discovered just a few days later, the pressure becomes almost unbearable.
Two victims in less than a week should provide a host of clues, but all Jesse runs into are dead ends. But what may be the most disturbing aspect of these murders is the fact that no one seems to care-not a single one of Weeks' ex-wives, not the family of the girl. And when the medical examiner reveals a heartbreaking link between the two departed souls, the mystery only deepens. Despite Weeks' reputation and the girl's tender age, Jesse is hard-pressed to find legitimate suspects.
Though the crimes are perhaps the most gruesome Jesse has ever witnessed, it is the malevolence behind them that makes them all the more frightening. Forced to delve into a world of stormy relationships, Jesse soon comes to realize that knowing who he can trust is indeed a matter of life and death.
So, I have to say that I think the Author really stepped it up with this installment of the series. This is, so far, my favorite of the 6 that I have read. I loved all the mystery in this one, and so many questions. It flowed so well that I found it hard to put the book down. This is exactly what I needed to get out of the slump that I was in before I started this one.
The characters in this series are just phenomenal to me, and they just keep getting better with each book. I really love Jesse's character. I love how flawed he is. He is just so realistic and easy to relate to, that I feel like I know him outside of the pages. There were a few more characters than normal in this one, but I think everyone is well explained.
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