SEA CHANGE
Robert B. Parker (Putnam, $24.95)
When a Jane Doe washes up on the shores of Paradise, Mass., police chief Jesse Stone starts making connections between the body and a sex ring led by a pair of wealthy playboys.
Mysterious Milieu
The salty seaside town of Paradise, during the height of its social calendar — the week of the annual sailboat races.
Final Verdict
Parker’s snappy back-and-forth dialogue exemplifies the strengths of contemporary American mystery writing.
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