Family ties prove deadly in the brilliant new Jesse Stone novel from "New York Times"-bestselling author Robert B. Parker. The body in the trunk was just the beginning. Turns out the stiff was a foot soldier for local tough guy Reggie Galen, now enjoying a comfortable "retirement" with his beautiA-ful wife, Rebecca, in the nicest part of Paradise. Living next door are Knocko Moynihan and his wife, Robbie, who also happens to be Rebecca's twin. But what initially appears to be a low-level mob hit takes on new meaning when a high-ranking crime figure is found dead on Paradise Beach. Stressed by the case, his failed relationship with his ex-wife, and his ongoing battle with the bottle, Jesse needs something to keep him from spinning out of control. When private investigator Sunny Randall comes into town on a case, she asks for Jesse's help. As their professional and personal relationships become intertwined, both Jesse and Sunny realize that they have much in common with both their victims and their suspects-and with each other.

Split Image by Robert B. Parker is the ninth installment in the Jesse Stone series. This gripping mystery/thriller follows Jesse Stone, a police chief in a small Massachusetts town, as he investigates a case involving a Hollywood starlet and a stalker. With its fast-paced plot and well-developed characters, Split Image keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Whether you're a fan of the Jesse Stone series or new to Robert B. Parker's work, this book is sure to captivate and entertain.