- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: G P Putnam's Sons (29 Sep 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0399144331
- ISBN-13: 978-0399144332
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 16 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,515,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the first of this new series, Night Passage, Parker introduced us to Jesse Stone, a competent LA cop with a past of hard drinking and obsession who takes a job as police chief of a small Massachusetts town to work his way past his problems, and in the process finds himself up against a criminal conspiracy who had hired him as a soft touch. In Trouble in Paradise, he has found himself a home and a reputation, but is still drinking too much, still obsessed with his ex-wife, who has taken a job as weather-girl at the local station; and he manages to make himself a whole new set of enemies by taking a tough line with some young homophobic arsonists. His troubles really start when a group of career criminals make their move on Stiles Island, the holiday community that is part of his beat; he has never met Macklin and Crow before, but he becomes the target for their need to prove themselves, and the women in his complicated emotional life become their hostages... This smooth thriller combines some fascinating how-to-do-it caper stuff with some solid police work and studies in flawed but attractive character. --Roz Kaveney
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Stiles Island is a wealthy and exclusive enclave separated by a bridge from the Massachusetts coastal town of Paradise. A group of ex-cons plan to blow the bridge and loot the island, and Paradise police chief Jesse Stone already has his hands full.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In the first of this series, Night Passage, the characters seem a little familiar. In this follow-up, Trouble in Paradise, Parker blatantly steals from the Spenser series. The characters in this one are either actual Spenser characters, or the personas of characters with different names. C'mon - a gruff, Native American character of few words named Crow? Talk about a discount version of Hawk! I was so distracted by looking at all of the Spenser similatities that following the plot thin was almost secondary. It's as if Parker is daring his faithful fans to stop reading his work.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As with all of Robert B. Parker's novels, I enjoyed his economy of words, his character detail and interactions, and his literary wit. This second installment in the Jesse Stone series is a fine follow-up to the opener, "Night Passage". Stone is not quite as cold as his name, but close. Then again, after what he's been through, who wouldn't be? For those new to Parker's books, keep in mind that this is a new series, and that Spenser will return, as he does every Spring, in a new book. Doubtless Hawk, Susan, Belson, Quirk, Pearl The Wonder Dog and perhaps even Paul Giacomin, Rita Fiore, Ed Healy, Vinnie Morris, Joe Broz, etc. will appear. Also note that if you have read Spenser recently, and are concerned about Jesse Stone being boring, fallible or impetuous, pick up "The Godwulf Manuscript", Parker's first novel and the first of the Spenser series, and you will see a central character who is also rough around the edges, waiting for a few more passes from the sculptor's mallet. Parker seems to evolve his characters over time, and frankly I enjoy the ride.
I like the fact that Jesse Stone has real problems, not unlike most of us, and he is not always sure what is the best way to deal with them. Also like many of us, he is better at his job than he is in dealing with his personal life, and watching him struggle with these issues is something Spenser has done long ago, and so with Stone we get a fresh chance to see a character mature, Parker-style. A shipwrecked marriage brings much distress into anyone's life, and if drinking and casual sex is Stone's ways of dealing with it, then so be it. You know Jesse's a great cop, and that he can handle the bad guys, but you are not so sure he can emerge victorious in his life outside of his Paradise, Massachusetts Police duites. Watching Jesse deal with himself and with ever-present evil will keep me reading the series as long as Parker continues to write them.
I didn't care for the fact that some good guys, even on Stone's own force, were dispatched and no follow-ups were given to those deaths. It reminds me of the way television and movies today will add up a body count that is reminiscent of some Civil War battles, yet the heroes are all smiles and hugs in the end. Sure, it's great to be alive, but when death is treated with as much emotion as changing one's 401K plan investment distributions, then it's time to re-evaluate. But other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this second Jesse Stone involvement, and look forward to another next fall, as well as anticipating the next Spenser novel in the Spring.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is Parker-paced, with all of the stoicism we've come to love in spenser and hawk. Jesse Stone seems to be Spenser in his "Wonder Years", and the new villain, Crow, is a poor-man's Hawk. Bet we'll be seeing him again! But you know what? I like the book! Stone isn't as perfect as Spenser, and he actually makes mistakes, and dubious moral choices. His main squeeze also seems to be an intelligent, independant woman, not a neurotic, paralysis-by-analysis that Susan Silverman is. The plot is easy to figure, and the main villain somewhat simplistic. But the villain's girlfriend is another great character! richly drawn, and compelling (hope she shows up again too!). It's also great to hear from Frank Belson in the story, as it was to hear from State Cop Healy in the first Jesse Stone novel. The story is fun, without being preachy, and does have some tense moments. Jesse's sidekick, Suitcase, seems like a heckuva guy--hope he gets some real play soon. Definately buy this book, if you need a good book for a weekend. Get into this series from the beginning, so that 5-10 years from now, when Spenser is retired, Jesse Stone will seem like an old friend.
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No Man is an Island
Stiles Island in Paradise is an exclusive island for rich folks under the protection of Police Chief Jesse Stone. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2008 by Sam
Parker is going nowhere!
I tried this, with some misgivings, after 'Night Passage' which was very slight. This was no better. The character is too one dimensional; not even convincing as an alcoholic. Read more
Published on 7 April 2000 by R. Irving
Not Spenser and can't stand the wife
This isn't Spenser tho' faint echoes of possible links through shared characters (Tony Marcus and 'a shrink in Cambridge' could this be Susan?)appear. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 1999
Critical of Quality
Although Trouble In Paridise is a good read, I was brought up short on numerous occasions by type setting errors of incorrect letters and missing words. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 1999
Entertaining but tiresome at times
This is a good book to wile away an evening with. The plot was intriguing and Jesse Stone is an interesting character, but I had trouble with his approach to sex. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 1999
Engagiong, and nearly as good as the best Spenser books.
Jesse Stone got off to a shaky start in "Night Passage." In this second outing for the character, Parker has come quickly up to speed and I'm glad. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 1998
Stone may not be Spencer, but he's not bad!
Parker writes some of the best dialog in the business. Stone's "short answer" style of conversation is still clear and reveals more of the man than you might think. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 1998
Trite
I'm getting a little tired of strong men whose strong women find them too controlling, and therefore sleep around. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 1998
Entertaining but not great
This rather humorous but hard to believe book is generally entertaining but not great.
Published on 26 Oct 1998
Trouble in Paradise is a good read but not perfect.
I looked forward to the new Jesse Stone as I found the first one a nice surprise (I am a died in the wool Spenser fan). I did not like this one as well as the first one, though. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 1998
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