Sea Change

By: Robert B. Parker

Narrated by: Scott Sowers

A battered body washes ashore in Paradise, Massachusetts, during the town's biggest event - Race Week. Jesse's investigation takes him to Florida, and back, while his private life takes him back to his ex-wife.©2006 Robert B. Parker; (P)2006 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

Praise for Sea Change

“A fast-paced fascinating mystery.”—The Providence Journal

“The complicated, all-too-human Jesse Stone [is] every bit as compelling, charismatic and resolute as [the] better-known, valiant Spenser.”—The Boston Herald

“Crackles with wisecracks.”—Forbes

“Parker is dead-on here...the story swirls from whodunit into an absorbing whydunit.”—Booklist

“Strong enough to rank near [Parker’s] best.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Worthy of the late John D. MacDonald.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Great book

As with all of Robert Parker's books, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Parker has a mastery for writing convincing dialogue. I didn't have any problem with his use of "he said" or "she said" as other listeners have.

I love Parker's writing; he doesn't pad his books with needless prose, his character development is excellent, and his plots are great. Stone's a well-developed, tragic guy with lots of problems. Reminds me of some people I know.

Good book

Liked it a lot better than the tv movie this is based on. Totally different story

Thoughtful, well laid out story.

I thought they picked the wrong person to narrate the characters. By this time the main character, Jesse Stone, is well established, and he's not a tenor. I also didn't think there was enough definition between characters. At times I'd have to review the scene to figure out who was speaking.

As always when reading a Robert B. Parker story, the plot line, and characters are well developed. He knows how to keep a story interesting.

I recommend this book, despite my disappointment with the reader.

Another Predictable Parker

He has the formula down pat. Parker has his three stock characters and they are all well done. The writing is crisp, plots are well realized and I find them all wonderful accompaniments to a long run or bike ride. My favorite is Spencer though the chief of police in Paradise is a close second. At this juncture I await the latest Parker as one awaits the whipped cream on a wonderful cup of coffee...not substantial yet the perfect end to a good meal...Now if Parker could only write like Lee Child. As for Sea Change...The topic is disturbing yet engaging..it is well paced..it is a typical Parker. I just hope he keeps turning them out at his usual pace.

Good Series

I started with the movies, liked them so much I am reading and listening to the series ... love them