High Profile, Robert B. Parker
High Profile, Robert B. Parker
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High Profile

Author: Robert B. Parker

Narrator: Scott Sowers

Unabridged: 5 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/13/2007

Synopsis

When the body of controversial talk-show host Walton Weeks is discovered hanging from a tree on the outskirts of Paradise, police chief Jesse Stone finds himself at the center of a highly public case. When another dead body–that of a young woman–is discovered just a few days later, the pressure to solve the crimes becomes almost unbearable.
Two victims in less than a week should provide a host of clues, but all Jesse runs into are dead ends. Yet what may be the most disturbing aspect of these murders is the fact that no one seems to care–not a single one of Weeks’s ex-wives, not the family of the girl. And when the medical examiner reveals a heartbreaking link between the two departed souls, the mystery only deepens. Forced to delve into a world of stormy relationships, Jesse soon comes to realize that knowing whom to trust is indeed a matter of life and death.

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Julie on 2007-08-23 20:52:10

Couldn't get into this one.... 'Jessie said' seemed to be every second word out of the authors mouth.... Didn't do anything to capture me and I gave up after listening 10 mins

AudiobooksNow review by Patricia on 2007-09-06 14:48:24

I didn't even listen to this book because I felt that the reader was awful. All I heard was he said she said they said. I found it very distracting.

AudiobooksNow review by Darla on 2007-09-25 18:34:55

This is one of the worst books on tape. I don't know how I've suffered through 2 of the 5 CD's, but I'm through. There were so many 'Jesse said', 'Suitcase said', 'Jen said', 'Sunny said' that it was too distracting to listen. I would not recommend this one.

Goodreads review by Kemper

I don’t think it’s a good idea for two characters created by the same writer who each star in their own mystery series to have sex because it seems kind of incestuous and icky. Sadly, that’s the least of this book’s problems. Police Chief Jesse Stone is trying to solve the murder of a famous radio/TV......more

Goodreads review by Charles

The sixth Jesse Stone novel A nationally known radio and television talk show host is found dead, hanging from a tree in a park in Paradise, Massachusetts. Cause of death is three gunshots not hanging. There are no clues, seemingly no leads, no enemies and no motive. Then another body is found in a d......more

Goodreads review by Gary

This book took a step back in quality. the murder case is really ho hum, which shouldn't be a problem if the characterization was spot on. Which it wasn't. The saga of Jesse and Jenn seemed like ground hog day, and I am unsure where Sunny came in or even why. It read like the author rushed through w......more

Goodreads review by Jack

5 Stars. I've been waiting for a Jesse Stone to take me to the top. This is it. In some ways a more mature Stone, one who is becoming comfortable in himself. Yes, he still vacillates about his former wife, Jennifer, but less so. And yes he is back drinking, but less to excess. And yes, he still has......more

Goodreads review by Janie

High Profile is book #6 in the Jesse Stone Series. I have to say that this one has been my favorite so far. It makes me look forward to all the other upcoming books in this series. Well Done Mr. Parker. Synopsis When the body of controversial talk-show host Walton Weeks is discovered hanging from a tr......more

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Praise for High Profile

“Crisply etched characters…smooth, lean prose. There is a level of narrative tension—and plain polished professionalism—below which Parker is incapable of descending. High Profile will repay a quick read with…the wit, suspense, and psychological sophistication readers who know Parker's work happily associate with him.”—The Boston Globe
 
“It’s easy to overlook how fine the writing is because Parker’s style rarely calls attention to itself, going down so easy that you can forget you are reading. His books are not so much read as inhaled.”—Associated Press
 
“Parker's most complex, ambitious novel in years. Great reading from an old hand who hasn't lost his touch.”—Booklist (starred review)
 
“Robert B. Parker's books...are always delightful page turners. High Profile is no exception.”—Tampa Tribune (Florida)
 
“The [Jesse Stone] series deserves its own praise. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal

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