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Arizona Republic on BLIND SPOT
Coleman also doesn't dwell on the Jesse Stone television movies starring Tom Selleck, although it's clear he respects both book and film audiences. He shows it by applying his own deeply empathetic style to the damaged, alcoholic police chief in a plot that takes...
South Florida Sun Sentinel on BLIND SPOT
Coleman skillfully keeps Stone on the track that Parker set, while also adding his own touches to the character and the story. As Atkins expertly reinvents the Spenser novels, Coleman shows his dexterity in "Blind Spot." Click here to read the review
Reed at Meanderings & Muses
Reed talks about writing Robert B. Parker's Jesse Stone series at Meanderings & Muses: I use the same camera as Mr. Parker did, but I've changed lenses. Click here to read the article
The Irresponsible Reader on BLIND SPOT
All in all — a great read. Coleman has made Jesse Stone his own, while maintaining the universe that Parker created. Lee Goldberg said that Coleman “has saved Jesse Stone.” Indeed he has, and I’m so happy to be able to say that. Click here to read the review...
Library Journal on BLIND SPOT
From the August 18 edition of Library Journal: Coleman’s writing mimics Parker’s, with short chapters, snappy repartee, and just enough action… Like all Parker novels, it is a great, fast beach read, recommended for all detective fiction fans.
Lee Goldberg on BLIND SPOT
Reed has saved Jesse Stone by embracing the character, not by imitating Parker’s writing style. He’s done it by making Stone his own. He has fleshed out Stone’s world, and his inner life, in so many ways. His first smart move was making the crime story personal, one...