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Told in short, crisp chapters, it is the story of Jesse Stone, a 34-year-old who has just lost his Los Angeles policeman's job and his marriage because of a drinking problem. The book opens as Stone leaves California for his new job as chief of police in the picturesque town of Paradise, Massachusetts.
But Paradise isn't as placid as it seems--in fact, it's a festering mass of petty corruption, right-wing militia, sexual scandal and bad guys who favour strong-arm tactics. Night Passage boasts a delicious, classic setup: the lone lawman, new in town, must make his stand to clean up the place. Stone has been picked for the job because the town fathers figured he'd be weak and malleable; as he gradually pulls himself together, it turns out they have a surprise in store. Stone's qualities may remind you of Spenser's--he's taciturn, fearless, good-looking and compassionate--and in the end the plot's pleasing complexities are resolved a bit simply.
But Robert B. Parker is in fine form, with his smart-aleck wit under control and his prose at its economical best. Spenser fans and Parker neophytes alike will find plenty to enjoy here. And the setting is, after all, not far from Boston--dare we hope for a Spenser-Stone meeting in future books? --Laura Smith --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Obviously, Parker intends to have the two series interrelate to a degree. Vinnie Morris and Gino Fish appear in the story, although interestingly, they never interrelate with Stone. Somehow, I suspect that might change in future novels.
All in all, this is indeed a promising beginning for Jesse Stone
In short, this has a very simple plot which revolves around a cop cleaning up a town comprised of a couple of bad guys. The chapters in the book extend to a mighty 4 pages or so and this perhaps best reflects the fact that we aren't going to get into complex plot development or the deep and meaningful here!
I'll still hunt for "All Our Yesterdays" in the hope that "Night Passage" was an exception, but it will take quite a bit more to make me a Parker convert.
The synopsis is described elsewhere by others, but the writing has an economy and humour that is original, keeping the plotting taut. It's an easy read, I read it in a day. But to see Parker at his best, try the Spenser stories. A master at the top of his game.
Sadly, Mr Parker passed away in January, and I for one will miss his original style. Thank you, sir, for so much pleasure in reading.
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