Let me get this out of the way up front: I'm giving this book 4 stars because of its interesting, fast-paced plot. But when it comes to character development in the style of the late, great Robert B. Parker, I'd be hard-pressed to give it 3. Conclusion? If you haven't read Parker's books featuring small-town police chief Jesse Stone (this is the 15th, I believe), it's likely you'll enjoy this. If, like me, you've been a Parker fan for many years, maybe not so much.This book does stand on its own...

Interesting story degrades into a horrible ending. 2 of 10 stars

This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.---Since the closing pages of Blind Spot , I've been waiting for the other shoe to fall victim to gravity. Jesse Stone has been, too. Well, after a more typical Stone novel, the wait is over -- Mr. Peepers, the sadistic hitman that almost killed Suitcase Simpson and evaded Jesse, is back.Just in time for just in time for Jesse's ex, Jen's wedding. Before I forget, isn't that a great move? Build suspense by ignoring the cliffhanger-esque end...

(3 12). Reed Farrel Coleman is one hell of an entertaining writer. His revitalization of the Jesse Stone franchise has been stellar and his other work is big fun as well. This story is pretty dramatic and edgy from the start, the only drawback I can find is that it feels a little drawn out most of the way. We keep begging for the resolution but it goes on and on until a slam, bam ending. Coleman is on my must read list these days, no matter what direction he goes in. He has earned it.

Maybe 2.5 - sorry - Jesse Stone didn't seem like "Jesse Stone" - nobody does Jess like Robert B. Parker!

It is nearly impossible for anyone to follow in Parker's footsteps. This book confirmed that premise.

Reed Farrel Coleman has absolutely ruined the Jesse Stone series. I will probably never read another one. He is a terrible writer, he does not understand the characters, and he re-introduces a villain that would better fit Batman comics. The ending to this book absolutely sucks. You could see it coming from a mile away and it is just awful. It's almost as if Coleman hates the characters in the series. He really makes Michael Brandman look good. If there is anyone in the Parker family who cherish...

Jesse Stone has his demons and as a character we love, his demons are a concern even if he doesn't himself see the problem. A creepy antagonist returns and there are plenty of concerns to go around.

Debt to Pay by Reed Farrel Coleman for Robert B. Parker-Jesse Stone.Mr. Peepers, a diabolical serial killer, shows up to start this story. Mr. Peepers has been known by Jesse and colleagues for years. His obsession with rudeness which follows with consequences is a way of life for this weasel. The victims range from a crime boss, a woman, a dog and add to that whoever rubs him the wrong way. A revenge killing is the agenda Mr. Peepers has had for Jesse Stone and it's no secret.Jesse is at a time...

Although he had worked closely with Robert B. Parker on the Jesse Stone television movies starring Tom Selleck, Michael Brandman's run with the characters following Parker's death was not well-received. Hopes lifted when Reed Farrell Coleman, a Shamus Award winner, was given the contract and published Blind Spot in 2014.Unfortunately, Coleman was working with a character that Parker had not defined all that well, beginning the series just before his late-career doldrums set in, and not giving th...

Jesse Stone has always been the country cousin to Spenser, slower, heavier, fewer clever comebacks, but still a good guy to hang out with. He always got the job done, battled his demons, loved some women, respected everyone. Reed Farrel Coleman has done him in. Made him heavy in a clunky book that has so much nasty stuff the whole story goes south. Won't ever pick up one of these series by RFC again. Have to go back and read one of the good ones, though I have to admit, even they are few.

Reed Farrel Coleman continues to grow into the Jesse Stone series. This is by far his best effort and may take Stone places Robert B. Parker had not contemplated.And that, in itself, is a wonder. Because it gives the characters and their storyline a life that surpasses the lifespan of their creator.Jesse has stopped drinking, is dating former FBI agent Diana Evans and, finally, coming to grips with his complex relationship with his ex-wife. Paradise is peaceful.But a killer from an earlier book

Will evil and despair ever stop lurking at jesse's door? Mr. Peepers has returned to extract his revenge against Jesse and Suit. He's a very calculated, demonic & sociopathic killer. He wants to kill anyone close to Jesse as well as Suit for shooting him in the shoulder. To top it off, Jenn, jesse's ex-wife is getting married in Dallas and wants Jesse at the wedding. Is Mr. Peepers after Jenn or is it someone else close to Jesse?Interesting.; never wanted to put the book down. Full of action, dr...

I think Ace Atkins does a great job of writing along the lines of Robert Parker but feel that Reed Coleman falls short. I found myself struggling to finish this book as it was quite boring at times. Much too much time was spent with Mr Peepers and the blonde he had taken as a hostage. The rehashing of Jesse and Jenn's relationship was excessive. I felt as though this book was an exercise in getting to a certain number of pages and feel the story could have been told with at least 75 less pages.

4* A heavier story than the light summer ones I’ve been listening to lately. Good one.

Not really by Robert Parker so a step down.

“Debt To Pay” is the fifteenth episode of Robert B. Parker’s fun Jesse Stone series, nine of which were by the original author prior to his death. Following three novels written for the estate by Michael Brandon, playwright of the eight Jesse Stone (TV) movies, Reed Coleman has taken over the set as an experienced mystery writer himself. In this his third continuation, we now know what to expect: more complicated plots than the lighter early tales; thankfully less of Jenn and related trips to th...

Enter Jesse stone who once again gets visited by a serial killer / assassin who got his issues with the Paradise police force and is willing to take them out on them and mostly with Jesse Stone. He firstly is shooting at tires in the Paradise area before he kills the assistant of Gino Fish, the Boston Mobster, who then rather takes his own life than suffer the torture by this psycho Peepers. Jesse stone is full on in the romance with a new girlfriend who just might be the real thing, while his e...

"Robert B. Parker's Debt To Pay" by Reed Farrel Coleman published on September 13, 2016 so it's available for purchase now. Reed Farrel Coleman has taken over writing Robert B. Parker's character Jesse Stone and now that I've read "Debt To Pay" I agree with The Huffington Post about the novel's success.“This series can run forever in these new capable hands and readers will eagerly await each new book about Jesse Stone. I know I will.”—The Huffington PostWhen Robert B. Parker died he left severa...