Robert B. Parker's The Bitterest Pill

In the latest installment of Robert B. Parker's bestselling series, Police Chief Jesse Stone faces a pressing crisis as the opioid epidemic infiltrates the seemingly serene community of Paradise. The death of a high school cheerleader from a suspected heroin overdose propels Jesse into an urgent investigation centered around Paradise High School, where he must navigate a tangled web of self-interested administrators, wary teachers, and protective parents to uncover the drug suppliers targeting vulnerable youth. As he confronts the realities of addiction and the dangers lurking within his town, Jesse strives to protect those most at risk while battling against powerful adversaries determined to maintain their lucrative operations.