THE HANGMAN’S SONNET

REED FARREL COLEMAN

The Hangman’s Sonnet by Reed Farrel Coleman is wonderful. If I close my eyes, I can imagine Robert Parker saying “bravo” to Mr. Coleman. Reed Farrel Coleman tells a tremendously entertaining and captivating story. As always, it takes place in the imaginary New England town of Paradise, where Police Chief Jesse Stone has been holding sway since resigning from the L.A.P.D. due to excessive drinking, a flaw that he still battles.

Jesse is tasked with solving multiple murders as well as dealing with some people who are planning a big blow out for a rock star down on his luck.

How all of this does or does not tie in is left up to Jesse and his officers. The story is amusing and absorbing. I love Robert Parker and can only thank Mr. Coleman for maintaining the glow that emanates from all his characters.