Jesse Stone Books in Order
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The Jesse Stone series, written by Robert B. Parker, follows the titular character, a former police officer who becomes the chief of a small Massachusetts town called Paradise. Each book centers on Stone investigating complex crimes while navigating personal and professional challenges, often involving corruption, moral dilemmas, and relationships. The series is set in a seemingly quiet town that harbors deep-seated issues, with Stone frequently balancing his duty with his own struggles.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Robert B. Parker
After a failed marriage worsened his drinking problem and the LAPD fired him, 35-year-old Stone's future seemed bleak. He was surprised when the…
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Police chief Jesse Stone contends with a band of criminals planning to invade Stiles Island, destroy the bridge connecting it to the Massachusetts…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Robert B. Parker
The Paradise Men's Softball League has finished another game, and Jesse Stone is in the parking lot with his teammates, drinking beer and sharing…
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2003 · Robert B. Parker
Stone Cold is a 2003 book by Robert B. Parker. It is part of the series Jesse Stone. Catalog genres: Crime Literature.
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Robert B. Parker
High Profile is a 2007 novel by Robert B. Parker. When talk-show host Walton Weeks is found hanging from a tree outside Paradise, police chief Jesse…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Robert B. Parker
Police Chief Jesse Stone faces Wilson "Crow" Cromartie, an Apache Indian hit man who previously robbed Paradise, Massachusetts, and escaped with…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Robert B. Parker
Paradise, Massachusetts, police chief Jesse Stone deals with two troubling situations in the novel by Robert B. Parker. First, he investigates claims…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Robert B. Parker
In the latest Jesse Stone novel by Robert B. Parker, family connections lead to deadly consequences. A body found in a trunk points to a local mob…
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Buy on AmazonRobert B. Parker's Buried Secrets
2025 · Christopher Farnsworth
AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER Police Chief Jesse Stone investigates the mystery behind a dead body found strewn with photos of murder victims and…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Jesse Stone books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Night passage”.
How many books are in the Jesse Stone series?
We list 10 books by Robert B. Parker , published between 1997–2025.
Where can I buy the Jesse Stone books?
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