NIGHT PASSAGE

In NIGHT PASSAGE, the corrupt city fathers of a Massachusetts town hire Jesse Stone as police chief because his bad record as an L.A. cop suggests that he will discharge his duties in the ineffectual way they need to continue their nefarious deeds. Jesse has far more character and capability than they give him credit for. The second volume continues Jesse's well-plotted adventures among the vividly drawn characters. Richard Masur gives an Apollonian reading of the narrative and nice impersonations of the characters. Y.R. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/JUL 99]