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Jesse Stone Books In Order (Full List)
Jesse Stone is a series of 21 books by Robert B. Parker. The first book published in the series is Night Passage in 1997. Here is a complete list of Jesse Stone books in order.
Last update: January 11, 2024
1. Night Passage (1997)
"You shoot, you always shoot to kill. It’s not the movies. You’re in a crisis situation, you got about a half second to do what needs to be done. "
In "Night Passage," the first thrilling installment of the critically acclaimed Jesse Stone series, Robert B. Parker introduces us to an enigmatic small-town police chief on a mission to solve a baffling murder while wrestling with his own demons. A gripping tale of crime, corruption, and redemption.
- 📇 324 Pages
- 📝 81,000 - 97,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
2. Trouble In Paradise (1998)
"This thing is going down so good there’s not enough o’s in smooth."
In "Trouble In Paradise" by Robert B. Parker, private investigator Jesse Stone returns to Paradise, Massachusetts, to tackle a web of corruption and murder, unearthing a sinister underbelly as he fights for justice.
- 📇 304 Pages
- 📝 76,000 - 91,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
3. Death In Paradise (2001)
"Every day you don't have a hangover is a good day."
In Robert B. Parker's Death In Paradise, Spencer, a Boston private investigator, is thrown into a thrilling web of deceit and murder as he uncovers the dark secrets of a small island paradise, challenging both his wits and his conviction for justice.
- 📇 320 Pages
- 📝 80,000 - 96,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
4. Stone Cold (2003)
"After the murder, they made love in front of a video camera."
In "Stone Cold" by Robert B. Parker, private detective Jesse Stone takes on a twisted serial killer who targets innocent women. With sharp wit and dogged determination, Stone must outsmart the murderer before more lives are lost. A gripping and suspenseful crime thriller.
- 📇 336 Pages
- 📝 84,000 - 100,800 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
5. Sea Change (2006)
"I’d say their combined intelligence is about that of a mud puddle."
In Robert B. Parker's thrilling crime novel Sea Change, private investigator Jesse Stone dives into the murky depths of an intriguing murder case, unraveling a web of secrets, corruption, and unexpected connections, all set against the stunning backdrop of a coastal paradise.
- 📇 320 Pages
- 📝 80,000 - 96,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
6. High Profile (2007)
"There were worse things than being in love with two women. Better than being in love with none."
In "High Profile" by Robert B. Parker, Jesse Stone, the charismatic police chief of Paradise, Massachusetts, investigates the shocking murder of a famous Hollywood actress, unravelling a web of secrets and deceit in this thrilling page-turner.
- 📇 290 Pages
- 📝 72,500 - 87,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
7. Stranger In Paradise (2008)
"The scotch whiskey looked silky as it slid over the ice."
In "Stranger In Paradise" by Robert B. Parker, private investigator Jesse Stone is plunged into a twisted case involving murder, drugs, and an unyielding pursuit of justice. As danger lurks around every corner, Stone must navigate a treacherous paradise to uncover the truth.
- 📇 293 Pages
- 📝 73,250 - 87,900 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
8. Night And Day (2009)
"On his desk was a glamour head shot of his ex-wife. He looked at it for a time, and decided not to think about that, either."
In "Night And Day" by Robert B. Parker, a nightmarish serial killer shakes Paradise, Massachusetts, and Chief Jesse Stone must navigate the shadows of this relentless predator to protect his town and bring justice to the victims. A heart-pounding crime thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.
- 📇 289 Pages
- 📝 72,250 - 86,700 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
9. Split Image (2010)
"They all live there in a kind of communal way, run by a guy who calls himself the Patriarch."
In "Split Image," Robert B. Parker introduces us to Jesse Stone - a troubled police chief confronting the darkness within a picture-perfect town. A captivating mix of gripping mystery and complex characters, this book promises an intense ride through the underbelly of paradise.
- 📇 277 Pages
- 📝 69,250 - 83,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time
10. Robert B. Parker's Killing The Blues (2011)
"The man was irate. His face was beet-red, and the woman was obviously concerned for him."
In "Robert B. Parker's Killing The Blues," Michael Brandman takes readers on a thrilling ride with Jesse Stone, the chief of police in Paradise, as he investigates a complex murder case intertwined with corruption and betrayal.
- 📇 288 Pages
- 📝 72,000 - 86,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
11. Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice (2012)
"The only message people will hear now is the one in which still yet another public official went rogue and managed to enrich himself at the expense of the taxpayers."
In "Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice" by Michael Brandman, Police Chief Jesse Stone investigates a string of mysterious deaths in the wealthy enclave of Paradise, uncovering secrets and treachery as he fights to protect his town and its inhabitants.
- 📇 320 Pages
- 📝 80,000 - 96,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
12. Robert B. Parker's Damned If You Do (2013)
"Everything I get from them is either inconclusive or subject to reinterpretation. Nothing is as it appears."
In "Robert B. Parker's Damned If You Do," Michael Brandman masterfully continues the iconic Spencer series. With an electrifying blend of grit and wit, Parker's legendary private detective tackles an intricate case, searching for justice in a corrupt town. A thrilling homage to the late Parker's beloved characters.
- 📇 288 Pages
- 📝 72,000 - 86,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
13. Robert B. Parker's Blind Spot (2014)
"Closure is overrated. Closure doesn't exist."
In Reed Farrel Coleman's "Robert B. Parker's Blind Spot," police chief Jesse Stone takes on a puzzling case that leads him down a twisted path of deception and danger, testing his instincts and resilience like never before. A thrilling addition to the iconic series.
- 📇 339 Pages
- 📝 84,750 - 101,700 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
14. Robert B. Parker's The Devil Wins (2015)
"In his years as a street cop, homicide detective, and police chief, Jesse thought he had learned his lesson about hope. He knew better than most just how little purchase hope ever really has."
In "Robert B. Parker's The Devil Wins" by Reed Farrel Coleman, private investigator Jesse Stone finds himself caught in a web of corruption and murder as he uncovers the dark secrets of a wealthy, influential family in a small New England town.
- 📇 352 Pages
- 📝 88,000 - 105,600 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
15. Robert B. Parker's Debt To Pay (2016)
"His talent wasn't just for killing, but for blending in as well. He was like a khaki-colored pixel in camouflage pattern."
In Robert B. Parker's Debt To Pay, Reed Farrel Coleman introduces readers to tough-as-nails PI Jesse Stone as he tackles a case that hits close to home, forcing him to confront past demons and make a deadly choice.
- 📇 349 Pages
- 📝 87,250 - 104,700 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
16. Robert B. Parker's The Hangman's Sonnet (2017)
"Women are judged differently and it’s not fair."
In "Robert B. Parker's The Hangman's Sonnet," Reed Farrel Coleman seamlessly continues the legendary Jesse Stone series. Join Stone, a small-town police chief, as he delves into a case testing his wits and resilience, combining mystery, music, and masterful storytelling.
- 📇 367 Pages
- 📝 91,750 - 110,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
17. Robert B. Parker's Colorblind (2018)
"She thought she might pass out from the ache in her side or that her heart might explode in her chest as she ran barefoot along the dunes."
In "Robert B. Parker's Colorblind," Reed Farrel Coleman masterfully continues the iconic Jesse Stone detective series, delving into a racially charged murder case that challenges Stone's determination to uphold justice in a divided community. A gripping page-turner that stays true to Parker's legacy.
- 📇 367 Pages
- 📝 91,750 - 110,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
18. Robert B. Parker's The Bitterest Pill (2019)
"He was a man wise enough to know that life comes with only one guarantee - that it would someday end."
In Robert B. Parker's The Bitterest Pill, Reed Farrel Coleman masterfully continues the thrilling legacy of iconic detective Jesse Stone. This gripping mystery uncovers a dark web of secrets, corruption, and devastating consequences that will leave readers hooked from the very first page.
- 📇 368 Pages
- 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
19. Robert B. Parker's Fool's Paradise (2020)
"Jesse had never been a happy drunk, or a funny one. Just a drunk."
In "Robert B. Parker's Fool's Paradise" by Mike Lupica, Spencer, the iconic PI created by Robert B. Parker, takes on a thrilling new case investigating the murder of a prominent businessman that unravels a web of deception and greed, testing Spencer's talents and resolve to the core.
- 📇 347 Pages
- 📝 86,750 - 104,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
20. Robert B. Parker's Stone's Throw (2021)
"These were the things you thought about out here, the things you couldn't stop yourself from remembering, sometimes coming at you like the waves."
In "Robert B. Parker's Stone's Throw" by Mike Lupica, detective Jesse Stone tackles a puzzling case involving a troubled teenager and a string of mysterious deaths in the town of Paradise. A gripping and suspenseful addition to the iconic series.
- 📇 336 Pages
- 📝 84,000 - 100,800 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
21. Robert B. Parker's Fallout (2022)
"But Rao’s sauce, as always, saved the day. Jesse had long since stopped calling it gravy, what his Italian mother had called it when he was growing up, and it had so often been just the two of them eating like this at the kitchen table."
In "Robert B. Parker's Fallout," New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica brilliantly continues the iconic Spenser series, bringing back the beloved private detective Spenser as he investigates a dangerous murder case that intertwines with personal secrets and political corruption.
- 📇 368 Pages
- 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time