Mike Lupica is a prominent sports journalist and the New York Times-bestselling author of more than forty works of fiction and non-fiction. A longtime friend to Robert B. Parker, he was selected by the Parker estate to continue the Sunny Randall and Jesse Stone series.

A CRITICALLY LAUDED AUTHOR, NEW FOR JESSE STONE: Mike Lupica, an acclaimed author and journalist, was also a close friend of Robert B. Parker's. In addition to successfully reviving the Sunny Randall series in 2018, he is now fully prepared to bring his experience and excitement for the Parker franchises to the Jesse Stone books.THE PARKER LEGACY KEEPS ROLLING THREE TIMES A YEAR WITH RESOUNDING SUCCESS: Parker titles come out three times a year, attracting more review and media coverage and keeping fans engaged year-round. Parker's popularity continues undiminished. Every book in every series hits the New York Times list.STRONG ONLINE COMMUNITY: The Robert B. Parker Facebook page is a treasure trove of Robert B. Parker correspondence, photos, current media updates, and insider information, and is a place for Parker fans to meet and talk about their favorite books and characters. Reader feedback has been outstanding.TIE-IN WITH HARDCOVER: This mass market will be released alongside the new Jesse Stone hardcover.

When an unknown man is found murdered in Paradise, Jesse Stone will have his hands full finding out who he was--and what he was seeking.

When a body is discovered at the lake in Paradise, Police Chief Jesse Stone is surprised to find he recognizes the murder victim--the man had been at the same AA meeting as Jesse the evening before. But otherwise, Jesse has no clue as to the man's identity. He isn't a local, nor does he have ID on him, nor does any neighboring state have a reported missing person matching his description. Their single lead is from a taxi company that recalls dropping off the mysterious stranger outside the gate at the mansion of one of the wealthiest families in town. . . .

Meanwhile, after Jesse survives a hail of gunfire on his home, he wonders if it could be related to the murder. When both Molly Crane and Suitcase Simpson also become targets, it's clear someone has an ax to grind against the entire Paradise PD.