Stuart Woods
61) Double jeopardy
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"Stone Barrington is settling in for a stretch in New York when he receives news that demands immediate action. An old family matter has unexpectedly resurfaced, and Stone must decamp to the craggy shores of Maine to address the issue head-on.There, Stone finds that a dual-pronged threat is hiding in plain sight among the stately houses and exclusive coastal clubs, and the incursion isn't easily rebuffed. These enemies have friends in high places,...
62) Hit list
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Stone Barrington novels volume 53
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English
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"Stone Barrington faces down a vengeful miscreant... When Stone Barrington finds his name on a hit list, he plans to lie low until the culprit is caught. But when this foe shows no signs of stopping until his deadly objective is realized in full, Stone is left with no choice but to face the problem head-on. Armed and alert, Stone joins forces with his most savvy connections to catch the perpetrator before the next strike. But it turns out this scum...
63) A safe house
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Stone Barrington novels volume 61
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"Stone Barrington is looking forward to some quiet time in New York City, until he is asked to transport precious, top-secret cargo across the Atlantic. Taking on the challenge, Stone flies off unaware of what--or who--he is bringing with him. But his plans to lie low are quickly spoiled when a dangerous dispatcher tracks down Stone and his tantalizing mystery guest, intent on payback--and silencing anyone who poses a threat. From the English countryside...
64) D.C. dead
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Stone Barrington novels volume 22
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[2012]
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English
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"Stone Barrington, his former NYPD partner Dino Bachetti and CIA agent Holly Barker investigate a possible serial killer with ties to the White House"--
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Stone Barrington novels volume 23
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[2012]
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English
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When a hedge fund billionaire hires Stone Barrington to talk some sense into his wayward son, it seems like an easy enough job; no one knows the hidden sins and temptations of the ultra-wealthy better than Stone. But as Stone and his erstwhile protege, Herbie Fisher, probe deeper into the case--and an old one comes back to haunt him---he realizes that even he may have underestimated just how far some people will go to cover up their crimes...and plan...
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Stone Barrington novels volume 24
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English
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"Stone Barrington is in Bel-Air, overseeing the grand opening of the ultra-luxe hotel, The Arrington, built on the grounds of the mansion belonging to his late wife, Arrington Carter. The star-studded gala will be attended by socialites, royalty, and billionaires from overseas. and according to phone conversations intercepted by the NSA, it may also have attracted the attention of international terrorists. To ensure the safety of his guests--and the...
67) Dirty work
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Stone Barrington novels volume 9
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English
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Stonewalled ... Hired to prove infidelity in an heiress's marriage, Stone Barrington goes undercover. But the work turns dirty--and catastrophic--when the errant husband is found dead and the other woman disappears without a trace. Now Stone must clear his own good name and find a killer hiding among the glitterati of New York's high society. Enter Carpenter--the beautiful British intelligence agent first encountered in "The Short Forever"--Who has...
68) Orchid blues
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Holly Barker novels volume 2
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English
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On the way to her wedding, Chief of Police Holly Barker is sidetracked by a high-tech bank robbery that results in murder, and she, along with her father and her canine companion Daisy, make a startling discovery that plunges them into the very center of psychotic criminality and political motivation.
69) Class act
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"Stone Barrington takes down old and new enemies in the latest thriller from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods. After a rocky jaunt in Maine, Stone Barrington is settling back in New York City when an old client reaches out for help with a delicate matter. A feud they thought was put to rest long ago has reemerged with a vengeance, and reputations--and money--are now on the line. As Stone sets out to unravel a tangled web of crime and secrets, his...
70) Hothouse orchid
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Holly Barker novels volume 6
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English
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Special Agent Holly Barker returns to her hometown of Orchid Beach, Florida, and faces off against an old nemesis--the man she brought charges against for sexual harassment, attempted rape, and rape. The army officer in question was acquitted of all charges, and is now Orchid Beach's new police chief. Will Holly return to the CIA? Or will she challenge her old nemesis for control of the Orchid Beach Police Department?
71) Santa Fe edge
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Ed Eagle novels volume 4
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English
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Recovering from his most recent battle with the Mexican mafia and a clash with his ex-wife, Ed Eagle encounters a mysterious new client who offers dangerous clues to unresolved elements from Ed's past.
72) Under the lake
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John Howell, a former journalist looking for a quiet place to write, unwittingly joins forces with reporter Heather MacDonald who is investigating Sutherland sheriff Bo Scully. Their investigating unveils more than just corruption at City Hall--their presence fulfills a local psychic's devastating vision as they are led back to the lake and a final spellbinding conclusion.
73) Stealth
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Stone Barrington novels volume 51
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English
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"Stone Barrington must trap a ruthless defector in this heart-stopping thriller from fan favorite Stuart Woods"--
74) Hush-hush
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Stone Barrington novels volume 56
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English
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"Stone Barrington is settling in for some downtime in New York City when an anonymous enemy makes himself known. This nameless foe's threats hit close to home, and before Stone can retaliate, the fearsome messages turn into very real consequences. With the help of old friends--and a lovely new tech-savvy acquaintance--Stone sets out to unravel the fatal agenda. But as the web of adversaries expands, Stone realizes that no place is safe, and he'll...
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Stone Barrington novels volume 45
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G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"Stone Barrington has faced intrigue before and come out clean on the other side, but this latest turn of events might be too scandalous even for him"--
"Stone Barrington is enjoying a round of golf in Key West when the game is violently interrupted--and it seems as if the target of the disturbance may have been one of his fellow players, the brilliant businesswoman behind a software startup on the cutting edge of technology. Soon, it becomes clear...
76) Short straw
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Ed Eagle novels volume 2
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English
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Short Straw reintroduces Santa Fe lawyer Ed Eagle, who first appeared in Stuart Woods's 1992 thriller, Santa Fe Rules. In his first adventure, Ed fell in love with the seductive Barbara Kennerly, and married her-against his better judgment.
Turns out that Ed should have listened to his intuition. Ed Eagle awakens the morning after his fortieth birthday to find that Barbara has vanished, and Ed's money-from his business, his bank,...
Turns out that Ed should have listened to his intuition. Ed Eagle awakens the morning after his fortieth birthday to find that Barbara has vanished, and Ed's money-from his business, his bank,...
77) Lucid intervals
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Stone Barrington novels volume 18
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Books on Tape
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English
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It seems like just another quiet night at Elaine's. Stone Barrington and his former cop partner, Dino, are enjoying some pasta when in walks former client and all around sad sack Herbie Fisher...with a briefcase containing $14 million in cash.
Herbie claims to have won the money on a lucky lotto ticket, but he also says he needs a lawyer-and after a single gunshot breaks the window above his head and sends diners scrambling, Stone and Dino suspect...
Herbie claims to have won the money on a lucky lotto ticket, but he also says he needs a lawyer-and after a single gunshot breaks the window above his head and sends diners scrambling, Stone and Dino suspect...
78) Reckless abandon
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Stone Barrington novels volume 10
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New American Library
Pub. Date
[2004]
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English
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Stone Barrington is, once again, right at home in New York City; but this time he is joined by the tenacious Holly Barker, the lady police chief of Orchid Island, Florida. Holly finally makes it to Manhattan, hot on the trail of an evil fugitive from her jurisdiction. Stone is, well, glad to see her, right up until the moment when her presence creates a great danger to both of them-and to their surprise, she becomes the pursued, not the pursuer.
79) Deep Lie
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Sifting through reams of seemingly unrelated intelligence, CIA analyst Katherine Rule discovers a chilling pattern: an ultrasecret Baltic submarine base...a crafty Russian spy-master in command...a carefully planned invasion about to be launched from dark waters. Her suspicions, however, are dismissed by those higher up; her theory, they say, is too crazy to be true. But to Katherine, it’s just crazy enough to succeed - unless she can stop it. If...
80) Chiefs
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Over 40 years ago, Stuart Woods found a battered chief-of-police badge in his grandmother's house. It had belonged to his grandfather, who had been shot in the line of duty. The story of the lawman's death inspired Woods to write Chiefs. This novel won an Edgar Award and was made into a popular TV miniseries. In 1919, Delano, Georgia appoints its first chief of police. Honest and hardworking, the new chief is puzzled when young men start to disappear....