Jesse Stone: Night Passage. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 1997 book, Night Passage
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Night Passage
Robert B. Parker, 1997
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Robert Harmon, 2006

Following Jesse Stone’s dismissal from the Los Angeles Police Department, the story unfolds as he unexpectedly becomes a candidate chosen by the town’s board of selectmen to assume the role of police chief in Paradise, a quaint town situated on Boston’s North Shore. The board’s decision stems from their hope that his past setbacks will dissuade him from delving too deeply into the hidden truths and secrets concealed within the town.


Jesse Stone: Thin Ice. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1997 book, Night Passage
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Night Passage
Robert B. Parker, 1997
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Robert Harmon, 2009

During an unsanctioned stake-out in Boston, Jesse Stone and Captain Healy find themselves targeted by gunshots. Meanwhile, in Paradise, a perplexing letter arrives, drawing the attention of a mother whose child was abducted. Despite the official declaration of her son’s death, she reaches out to Stone, desperately hoping that he will reopen the case and help unravel the truth.


Jesse Stone: No Remorse. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1997 book, Night Passage
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Robert B. Parker, 1997
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Robert Harmon, 2010

Police Chief Jesse Stone faces suspension in Paradise, prompting him to offer temporary assistance to a friend dealing with a serial killer case in Boston. In an attempt to evade calls from his ex-partner, Jesse acquires his first cellphone. Meanwhile, the Paradise Police Department finds itself overwhelmed when a convenience store robbery turns into a murder investigation, stretching their resources beyond their capacity.


Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1997 book, Night Passage
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Night Passage
Robert B. Parker, 1997
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Robert Harmon, 2015

Jesse Stone immerses himself in the sinister deeds of a serial killer in Boston, all while grappling with concerns over a troubled teenager in Paradise.


Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Death In Paradise
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Death In Paradise
Robert B. Parker, 2001
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Robert Harmon, 2006

Sheriff Jesse Stone, serving in a small town, takes on the enigmatic investigation of a teenage girl’s murder alongside the troubling case of a victimized wife. Amidst these challenges, Jesse must confront his personal demons, including his battle with alcoholism, his complicated relationship with his ex-wife, and the turmoil in his love life. As he delves deeper into the teenage girl’s murder, it unravels a harrowing network of sex trafficking, ultimately leading him into the realms of Boston’s affluent society.


Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1997 book, Night Passage
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Robert B. Parker, 1997
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Robert Harmon, 2012

After being forced into retirement, Jesse Stone is compelled to return to duty when the sheriff who replaced him tragically perishes in an explosion inside their police car. With the other officers he previously worked with having left the department, Jesse finds himself alone in his pursuit to solve the crime, relying solely on his own skills and determination.


Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1997 book, Night Passage
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Night Passage
Robert B. Parker, 1997
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Dick Lowry, 2011

Following his unexpected retirement, Jesse Stone takes it upon himself to delve into the perplexing circumstances surrounding the untimely demise of a young acquaintance. Meanwhile, the Paradise police force finds itself grappling with the challenges posed by a haughty new chief, who happens to be the son-in-law of a prominent town councilman.


Jesse Stone: Sea Change. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 2006 book, Sea Change
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Sea Change
Robert B. Parker, 2006
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Robert Harmon, 2007

Under the advice of his therapist, Police Chief Jesse Stone embarks on a mission to occupy his mind and curb his drinking habits by revisiting unresolved cases from the past. Out of the three cases predating his tenure, he decides to delve into the murder of a bank teller as his primary focus. Simultaneously, he finds himself involved in the investigation of an alleged rape, further stretching his resources and determination to seek justice.


Jesse Stone: Stone Cold. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 2003 book, Stone Cold
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Stone Cold
Robert B. Parker, 2003
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Robert Harmon, 2005

Within the confines of Paradise, Massachusetts, a tranquil small town, Chief of Police Jesse Stone finds himself immersed in the investigation of a murder and a rape case. As a series of murders with a consistent pattern emerges, Jesse gradually uncovers the identities of the killers. However, lacking a clear motive, substantial evidence, or a weapon, he must patiently bide his time, awaiting the perfect opportunity to apprehend the perpetrators.


Last Stand at Saber River. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1959 book
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Last Stand at Saber River
Elmore Leonard, 1959
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Dick Lowry, 1997

As America recovers from the Civil War, Paul Cable returns home to Texas after being away from his family for years while fighting for the Confederacy. His wife, Martha, is a strong-willed frontier woman whose independence makes her a force in and of herself. Upon her husband’s unexpected return, she once again devotes herself to being his wife, but resents him for having left her and their children behind.


Meet the Robinsons. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1988 book, A Day with Wilbur Robinson
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A Day with Wilbur Robinson
William Joyce, 1988
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Stephen J. Anderson, 2007

Lewis is an aspiring 12-year-old inventor who grew up in an orphanage, whose inventions have been scaring off potential parents. Wilbur asks Lewis to fix the time machine, however Lewis realizing that he can simply use the time machine to see his mother instead has another condition: Wilbur has to take him to visit his mother afterwards.