The Jesse Stone stories continue nicely after Robert B. Parker’s passing with 'Killing the Blues' by Michael Brandman.

This time Stone is faced with what begins as a rash of stolen cars and escalates into arson and murder. As he steadily uncovers the details, he begins to realize how deep this crime wave really goes. All the while, Paradise, Massachusetts is preparing for summer tourism with the help of the municipality's new event planner, Alexis Richardson. Before long, she and Stone are involved in a steamy affair. Just another entry in the life of Police Chief Stone!