Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice

A Jesse Stone Novel

By: Michael Brandman, Robert B. Parker - creator

Narrated by: James Naughton

Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Autumn in Paradise, Massachusetts, is usually an idyllic time - but not this year. A Hollywood movie company has come to town, and brought with it a huge cast, crew, and a troubled star. Marisol Hinton is very beautiful, reasonably talented, and scared out of her wits that her estranged husband's jealousy might take a dangerous turn. When she becomes the subject of a death threat, Jesse and the rest of the Paradise police department go on high alert.

And when Jesse witnesses a horrifying collision caused by a distracted teenage driver, the political repercussions of her arrest bring him into conflict with the local selectmen, the DA, and some people with very deep pockets. There's murder in the air, and Jesse's reputation as an uncompromising defender of the law - and his life - are on the line.

©2012 Michael Brandman (P)2012 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"No one understands what makes Bob Parker's Jesse Stone tick better than Michael Brandman, who help bring him to television.... I know Michael is just the writer to carry Jesse into the future." (Tom Selleck)

“Brandman in his second go-round as the caretaker of the late Parker’s Stone franchise nails Parker’s compressionist prose.” (Booklist)

A Well Told Story...Again!

This was another well-narrated addition to the series. There are several messages conveyed and connected. A joyous ride!

Great book

Just like all the books by Parker they are good all the way to the end

A nice compromise

Okay; I understand that Brandman isn't Robert Parker. Much of the wit is missing and for the second time he has turned Molly into a sitcom character. Still I enjoyed both this book as well as it's predecessor. As always Jesse's humanity shines through all the less than stellar writing of the replacement sent into the game for the fallen star. His relationship with the teenagers who he reaches is the highlight of this work; as it was in his previous closing of a Jesse Stone novel began by Parker. Though I didn't think as highly of this selection as his previous work, I still recommend it.

Sneeky

This is not new. I thought someone was finishing a piece he had left. Oh no... I do miss him.

Weak and not as good as other Jesse Stone novels. Enjoyable to listen to but lacks the meat. The story is good but lacks suspens

Enjoyable to read but not suspenseful. The characters are lightly developed. The plot is also quite

Fool Me Twice

The story seemed weak, and not as well developed as other Jesse Stone novels.
While it did maintain my interest, it didn’t seem to have the twists and turns of other Jesse Stone stories.

Love Jessie's interaction with kids!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It is entertaining as well as educational.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jessie Stone!

What does James Naughton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Character inflection.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Listen to your fears.

Any additional comments?

No one can protect you........

not a home run stone novel but not the worst

somewhat of a let down after killing the blues but still a jesse stone novel.
brandman didn't hit a home run on this one and ozzy smith didn't catch the grounder but i will still be getting the next installment in the series,next month

An Enjoyable Read

The Jesse Stone novels are not heavy reads. They are just enjoyable. The characters are flawed people with hopes and aspirations and failures. I actually thought this book had more meat in it than its predecessors. It was a murder mystery but was not gruesome.

Jesse Stone -still a hero

Would you consider the audio edition of Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice to be better than the print version?

No, did not care for the narrator

What was one of the most memorable moments of Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice?

It is always Jesse Stone's humanity. He cares for what is right, more than what is expedient. He saw through the bluster of a hurting teenager and tried to instill some self worth.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

He cannot change voice effectively

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Hopped Up Husband's Hit on Hollywood Hottie

Any additional comments?

"Robert Parker's" books are predictable and that's what I like. I count on it. Michael Brandman did a good job at capturing his voice. I was surprised to find Jesse with a cat instead of a dog. Did I miss a book? The book had enough sub plots
i.e a movie star's junkie husband, stealing at the local water company, a spoiled and truly nasty teenage girl and even at the end a self absorbed FBI team leader to keep me listening straight through a Sunday. If you like Parker you will add this book to your history.