DEATH IN PARADISE

Jesse Stone, a tough guy used to the grittier side of life, discovers the lifeless body of a very young girl near his ball field. Narrator Forster realistically captures the world-weary voice of Jesse and the superiority of the wealthy and famous people Stone encounters as he attempts to unravel the girl's last moments. There is also a very sad, and unfortunately not uncommon, view of modern family life. Jesse's relationship with his ex-wife and the interesting behind-the-scenes look of police sifting through clues are well recreated and add dimension to a somewhat typical murder mystery. S.G.B. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 02]