Reed Farrel Coleman's Blog, page 3
September 17, 2018
A Day in the Life of Alisha Davis
Reed stopped by Dru’s book musing to share a day in the life of Alisha Davis from Robert B/ Parker’s COLORBLIND. Enjoy!
September 12, 2018
Associated Press on COLORBLIND
‘Colorblind’ is well-written, fast-paced yarn
August 24, 2018
The Independent on COLORBLIND
In command of the elements of fiction, Coleman wastes no time drawing the reader in by way of a heart-pounding opening chapter — a young black woman is fleeing a second gang rape and brutalization on the beach. Stone, now chief of police in Swan Harbor, an upscale suburb north of Paradise, MA, a town that “wore its Pilgrim roots like a neon sign,” is called in to investigate soon after the coma-stricken woman is admitted to the local hospital. He finds himself pulled into a crime with wider,...
August 2, 2018
The Irresponsible Reader on COLORBLIND
This is a must for Jesse Stone fans and a decent entry point for new readers, too — it’ll get you to go back and read at least a few older books (I’m more than willing to help a new reader with an “Essential Jesse Stone” reading list — just let me know). Give this one a look folks, it deserves it.
July 18, 2018
The Real Book Spy on COLORBLIND
Jesse Stone is back, and he’s facing danger at every turn in Robert B. Parker’s Colorblind, the latest page-turning, must-read novel from Reed Farrel Coleman.
July 17, 2018
Booklist on COLORBLIND
Coleman’s take on Parker’s Jesse Stone is a work in progress, as it should be with any series character. He’s slowly extricating Stone from his demons without minimizing them. Jesse is in good hands.
July 10, 2018
Publisher’s Weekly on COLORBLIND
Coleman makes the impact of these events on individuals palpable, giving this nuanced entry more emotional weight
July 23, 2017
Gerald So on THE HANGMAN’S SONNET
Coleman invites readers to think of continuation not as imitation of the original author, but as true further exploration of the original’s fascinating characters.
July 18, 2017
Booklist on THE HANGMAN’S SONNET
From Booklist’s starred review of THE HANGMAN’S SONNET:
Coleman���s fourth Jesse Stone novel is easily his best. It features a clever plot and finds Jesse confronting some very real inner demons. Best of all, it brings together three of Robert B. Parker’s much-loved characters. Must reading for Parker devotees who have made peace with the idea of other writers carrying on his name.
