Hangman's Sonnet Book Review

I was looking for some other books to read when I found Robert B. Parker's The Hangman's Sonnet (A Jesse Stone Novel) by Reed Farrel Coleman.  It was the newer releases from the Jesse Stone series so I was excited to read it.  Then I found out that I actually missed two books so I was excited to get to read them back to back. 

The stellar new novel in Robert B. Parker's New York Times--bestselling series featuring Paradise police chief Jesse Stone.

Jesse Stone, still reeling from the murder of his fiancée by crazed assassin Mr. Peepers, must keep his emotions in check long enough to get through the wedding day of his loyal protégé, Suitcase Simpson. The morning of the wedding, Jesse learns that a gala 75th birthday party is to be held for folk singer Terry Jester. Jester, once the equal of Bob Dylan, has spent the last forty years in seclusion after the mysterious disappearance of the master recording tape of his magnum opus, The Hangman's Sonnet.

That same morning, an elderly Paradise woman dies while her house is being ransacked. What are the thieves looking for? And what's the connection to Terry Jester and the mysterious missing tape? Jesse's investigation is hampered by hostile politicians and a growing trail of blood and bodies, forcing him to solicit the help of mobster Vinnie Morris and a certain Boston area PI named Spenser. While the town fathers pressure him to avoid a PR nightmare, Jesse must connect the cases before the bodies pile up further.

The book quickly jumped in and had references to the previous book to get me caught up.  I had forgotten all that happened in the last book so it was nice to get back to knowing what was going on.  It started off quickly with Suit getting married and talks about Terry Jester having a big party in town.  Things get off to a fast start and there is already questions on how things are going to turn out.  An elderly women dies in her home with mysterious circumstances so everyone is on edge.  The quiet town is not used to having people break in to houses.  Jesse is dealing with all the issues with the death and trying to figure out the motivation.  Make sure you pick up the book and find out what happens with the large party and the search for the killers that leads to more murders.  I hope that you check out this book and all the other books in the Jesse Stone series.  I was so glad to get a chance to read more about this and fingers crossed for more movies!!