Robert B. Parker's The Hangman's Sonnet (A Jesse Stone Novel)

The latest stellar novel in Robert B. Parker's New York Times bestselling series featuring Paradise police chief Jesse Stone follows as he navigates the wedding day of his loyal protégé, Suitcase Simpson, while also investigating the mysterious disappearance of a master recording tape and a series of crimes that threaten to spiral out of control.

Reeling from the tragic murder of his fiancée by the crazed assassin Mr. Peepers, Jesse Stone must keep his emotions in check as he prepares to attend the wedding of Suitcase Simpson, a trusted member of his police force. However, on the morning of the nuptials, Jesse learns of a gala 75th birthday party planned for folk singer Terry Jester, once the equal of Bob Dylan but who has lived in seclusion for the past four decades following the mysterious disappearance of the master recording tape of his magnum opus, "The Hangman's Sonnet."

Compounding the personal and professional challenges facing Jesse, an elderly Paradise woman is found dead in her ransacked home, leaving the police to determine what the thieves were searching for. As Jesse's investigation into the woman's death progresses, he uncovers a growing trail of blood and bodies, forcing him to seek the assistance of mobster Vinnie Morris and a Boston-based private investigator named Spenser.

Faced with hostile politicians who pressure him to avoid a public relations nightmare, Jesse must work quickly to connect the disparate cases before the body count continues to rise. With the town's reputation and his own emotional stability hanging in the balance, Jesse navigates the complex web of clues, confrontations, and competing interests, determined to uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice.

As the investigation unfolds, Jesse finds himself drawn deeper into the mystery surrounding Terry Jester's missing recording, a case that holds the key to unlocking the larger criminal conspiracy. With time running out and the stakes rising, Jesse must rely on his instincts, his allies, and his unwavering commitment to the truth to unravel the puzzle and restore order to the town of Paradise.

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