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Robert B. Parker's Blind Spot
- Jesse Stone, Book 13
- Narrated by: James Naughton
- Series: Jesse Stone Mysteries, Book 13
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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It’s been a long time since Jesse Stone left L.A., and still longer since the tragic injury that ruined his chances for a major league baseball career. When Jesse is invited to a reunion of his old Triple-A team at a hip New York City hotel, he is forced to grapple with his memories and regrets over what might have been.
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Critic reviews
"I had high hopes for what a writer of Coleman’s skill would bring to the series, and those hopes have not just been met, they have been exceeded. I’m sure I am not going to be the first, or the only, person to declare that he has saved Jesse Stone.... Blind Spot is cause for celebration." (January Magazine)
"A spellbinding mystery...fast-paced, exciting...Coleman writes a potent crime story. Fans and newcomers alike will get hooked and should look forward to the next Jesse Stone book by Reed Coleman." (Crimespree Magazine)
"Blind Spot is everything...this series can and should be." (Bookreporter.com)
What listeners say about Robert B. Parker's Blind Spot
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- Neil
- 11-09-14
The last 30 secs are 'to be continued'
What was most disappointing about Reed Farrel Coleman and Robert B. Parker (Created by) ’s story?
I really enjoy the Jesse Stone novels by Robert B Parker, the new novels by Michael Brandman were written in Parker's style and are also fabulous. Unfortunately Reed Farrel Coleman uses the characters but not in the style of Robert B Parker. This is a big disappointment. This Jesse Stone is not the same Jesse Stone as portrayed in the books by Robert B Parker and Michael Brandman. In addition, the story has some sadistic parts which stick in the memory unpleasantly, something which is absent from the works of Robert B Parker (and from both Michael Brandman and Ace Atkins). Very disappointed.
In addition, this is actually the first novel of a multipart story, the last 30 seconds of the audio recording are the equivalent of the "to be continued ..." screen on a TV show. This is also very different to the Robert B Parker novels which are all self-contained stories.
Have you listened to any of James Naughton’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Nothing wrong with the narrator, in fact, the narration was really good, it's the content that is the problem.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Disappointment because the Jesse Stone novels by Robert B Parker and Michael Brandman are very good, and this one is very different, I feel a cheated. I am also a bit upset that this novel leaves unpleasant gruesome images in my memory which I did not want. I liked the previous novels because they are subtle and character-based, psychological thrillers without the need for horrific or gruesome detail descriptions.
Any additional comments?
I just wish that Michael Brandman had continued to write the Jesse Stone sequels.
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- Mrs W.
- 21-02-16
Not Up To Parker's Usual Standard
Sadly when the world lost Robert B Parker, his talent died with him. I loved the Jesse Stone stories, but Coleman's interpretation lacks the finesse that we are so used to. Too much sex, too much drinking and sacrilegious to suggest getting rid of the Ozzie Smith picture!
I wouldn't recommend this story, but James Naughton does a good job with narration.
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- The.Rapscallion
- 16-10-15
An enjoyable book
Another enjoyable book from the Jesse Stone novels although no longer written by the original unfortunately now deceased author, the current author folliws the well tried successful formula to allow the series to continue. Highly recommended.
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-10-14
Jesse Stone is Back--Properly
If you could sum up Robert B. Parker's Blind Spot in three words, what would they be?
Just Like Parker
What was one of the most memorable moments of Robert B. Parker's Blind Spot?
When you find out Dee is more than she appears to be.....complete surprise
What does James Naughton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Great use of New England accents from Southie to Patrician
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Better than before
Any additional comments?
Far more developed story line and characters by Coleman than Brandman. Brandman's work smacks of Stuart Woods--hurry up and tell the story and pretend it is the same. Look forward to more Jesse from Coleman....as good as Ace Atkins is with Spenser.
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- Stuart
- 24-10-14
Beware! Not all is as it first appears.
Would you try another book from Reed Farrel Coleman and Robert B. Parker (Created by) and/or James Naughton?
Reed does not seem to have a grip on the true nature of a Jesse Stone book. I would go so far that the only thing he has captured and reproduced is the character's names. Had I been more observant I would not have purchased this knowing it was not by Parker.
Would you ever listen to anything by Reed Farrel Coleman and Robert B. Parker (Created by) again?
No.
Which character – as performed by James Naughton – was your favorite?
All of the performance was fine, the material is the let down.
Any additional comments?
This is not a Jesse Stone book, so long as you are aware of that you may well enjoy it.
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- Dave Staats
- 18-09-14
So GOOD! Great Tribute to Dr. Parker
I was so worried when the estate began announcing various writers picking up Dr. Parker's series. So far, every one has been worthy. This is no exception. It's a bit different than some of the others in that it is longer but that's a bonus here. The best compliment I can think of is that I can't tell someone else wrote it. Naughton is perfect as Jesse and overall and as with Ace Atkins on the Spenser series I am now going to see if Reed Farrel Coleman has a back catalog. If you miss Robert B. This will make you feel better.
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- Tracey Ellen Frances
- 04-10-18
Quite different from the "movies".
I was very excited to listen to the Jesse Stone series when I found them on Audible. Tom Selleck's "Jesse Stone" was a wonderful strong, silent type. That did not come across here. I realize differences are common between books and movies, but not so much as to make you "dislike" the book's version.
The writing was stilted and predictable as well as dated. Only the female characters were described well, and that was in a limited fashion. The male characters may have had one of two descriptive words used once in a while, but the dearth of adjectives for the men in this was telling.
I had planned to rent ALL the Jesse Stone books here on Audible. This will be the only one.
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- Robin
- 21-11-15
Wow!
My favorite Jesse Stone so far.... All the characters we love and lots of additional background on Jesse.
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- Rob Settle
- 21-10-14
Narrater really saved this one!
The author caught the tone of Parker, but the "love story" element was overdone. Earlier Parker books confined Stone's attachments to more brief coverage. The narration by James Naughton was great, as ever, and made it easier to "hear" Patterson through Patterson's voice, even though Coleman was at the keyboard.
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- ROBERT WILLIAM STEVWING JR
- 03-01-22
Best so far. Enjoyed
Enjoyed everything about this book. Narrator, story, Begin to end loved it. Not pleased need have fifteen words to complete review though
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- Jim Whitney
- 10-11-21
Great book
like all the books in this series good all the way to the end
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- Lou
- 03-06-21
Jesse Stone solves again!
Jesse Stone is a hero. He’s not perfect, has faults he can’t overcome , but he’s also dedicated to doing his part to make things right. A formidable, honest character. This author has kept him real, given him a difficult task and turned him loose to fix things. A wonderful read! Narrator is excellent. Characters well described and story line exciting. You just know there will be bumps along the way and Jesse will weather the storm. I recommend this book to all Jesse Stone fans. Coleman does a great Parker!
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- Laurie A. Bobskill
- 29-04-19
Not Parker's Jesse Stone
The couple of post-Parker titles, by Michael Brandman, were worthy sequels. Not this. Reed Farrell Coleman iis writing about some police chief somewhere, but not the character Parker created.
I was looking forward to working through the rest of the books, but not now. I may try a chapter or two of the next title, but I'm not optimistic. Probably time to move on.