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Stone Barrington gets reacquainted with a long-buried case and an ex-lover in this electrifying thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Luxuriating in Palm Beach's winter warmth, Stone is stunned to recognize someone he thought was dead. Former client Allison Manning is alive and well—and suddenly very rich. Now she needs Stone's help in squaring a charge of insurance fraud that's been hanging over her head for years—and in getting rid of a recently acquired stalker. Suspects abound, including an elusive writer, an enigmatic businessman, and Allison's devious former husband. Only Stone can thwart the sly and greedy plan to steal the millions of dollars at stake—and the crafty killer behind it...
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"i gave this book a 4 star rating even though it isnt my style because the writing was good. im not into books with characters that sleep around so much but the plot was good. i like a lot of stuart woods books such as the will lee series but stone barrington is to much for me."
— Marie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“[A] tale of sex and violence among the very rich…a delicious climax…a Sopranos-style shootout…Slick, sophisticated fun.”
— Washington Post -
“Has Woods’ trademark narrative punch, solid pacing, and glossy, brand-name panache.”
— Amazon.com editorial review -
“In the seventh thriller featuring cop-turned-lawyer Stone Barrington and his old sidekick NYPD Lieutenant Dino Bacchetti, the prolific and urbane Woods is at the top of his consistently bestselling form…Loaded with perfumed sex, sleek jets and yachts, lavish homes, boutiques, gourmet cuisine, quirky twists, and nonstop action…Grand fun.”
— Publishers Weekly
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A New York Times bestseller
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A Mystery Guild Main Selection
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A Doubleday Book Club Main Selection
Cold Paradise Listener Reviews
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carla hopkins, 4/22/2020
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" Great book "
— Carla *Hopkins, 2/20/2019 -
" So implausible. Why do I read these? "
— Tracy, 2/16/2014 -
" Basically same as previous Woods books, just a quick read for fun. "
— Andy, 2/14/2014 -
" The best part was the reader, Dick Hill. "
— Missmath144, 2/10/2014 -
" This was a good book. I thought it dragged out a bit near the end. "
— Leana, 2/7/2014 -
" great Stone Barrington mystery "
— Gerry, 2/4/2014 -
" This is an interesting detective story with lots of twists and turns. The audio version has a very believable voice. It pulls together a couple of Stone Barrington's cases. It has an interesting Florida setting, with wealthy people galore. It's interesting how they view life. "
— Jessica, 1/29/2014 -
" cosy cosy. "
— Choopie, 1/19/2014 -
" Well written easy read, kept me wanting to read more till the last page "
— Sean, 1/17/2014 -
" another action book "
— Steve, 1/10/2014 -
" Was a fast read. Mindless entertainment. Not a whole lot of depth but moved fast enough to keep me reading. "
— Dena, 1/6/2014 -
" Blah! Not worth my time at all. Kept skimming to see if it got better. Bunch of rich losers with nothing interesting going on. Hate the picture of the author on the back too - couldn't he have groomed his right eyebrow so it wasn't sticking up for the photo that graced the back of this book? "
— Jodi, 12/26/2013 -
" kept me up until 3 am, couldnt put it down, needless to say it was a page turner, lots of subplots! "
— Nora, 11/30/2013 -
" Liked this book. Has recurring characters that I was happy to see again "
— Chris, 11/30/2013 -
" Another Stone mystery. "
— Vicky, 11/18/2013 -
" Easy read. Better than some of his others. Still Woods a below average writer compared to others. "
— John, 11/13/2013 -
" Very Good; continuing character: Stone Barrington; Stone is in Florida, helping a wealthy client find a woman - who he discovers is someone from his past. Ending is rushed, but otherwise very good. "
— Joe, 10/22/2013 -
" Stone Barrington # 7 "
— Eileen, 10/21/2013 -
" Another fun, sexy book in the Stone Barrington series. If you like sexy detectives, fast paced books, this is a good one to read. "
— Holly, 8/7/2013 -
" I discovered Stuart Woods's character Stone Barrington, a bit out of reading order, but good book. "
— Beth, 8/4/2013 -
" Nancy 4 stars; Ron 5 stars "
— Ron, 8/1/2013 -
" carrasco book "
— Bill, 5/9/2013 -
" Another installment in the complicated personal life of Stone Barrington. Amazing he ever gets any work done to earn a living. Thank goodness for that trust fund. "
— Ginny, 3/9/2013 -
" I liked this one allot good read.. "
— Patsy, 11/13/2012 -
" Awesome stuff "
— Brian, 4/12/2012 -
" Woods has the formula down by now. Women, mystery, sex, in equal doses. "
— Randy, 2/1/2012 -
" Ready for the next one. Barrington had a lot on his plate in this one but he handled everything with ease adn style. "
— Kimmie, 12/19/2011 -
" Not enough of a plot twist for me... I kept waiting for something else to happen. Good story and good characters. "
— Coreena, 11/12/2011 -
" Someone gave me the book on CD. It's nice enough listening while I drive. Not my kind of "read" usually. Yachts and linen suits, Palm Beach, "the beautiful people", detective work. "
— Scottie, 5/9/2011 -
" These books are so addicting! "
— Jamie, 4/13/2011 -
" This was a good book. I thought it dragged out a bit near the end. "
— Leana, 3/10/2011 -
" I discovered Stuart Woods's character Stone Barrington, a bit out of reading order, but good book. "
— Beth, 11/26/2010 -
" Well written easy read, kept me wanting to read more till the last page "
— Sean, 11/22/2010 -
" Was a fast read. Mindless entertainment. Not a whole lot of depth but moved fast enough to keep me reading. "
— Dena, 11/21/2010 -
" Another great Stone Barrington novel with danger, intrigue, and sex. Quick read, too. I picked it up yesterday, and now it is done. <br/> <br/>I highly recommend this. "
— Cheryl, 10/11/2010 -
" I think I'm done with stone barrington- this was a hand me down book that I read while on the road. Easy read for airports and hotels but not much substance. "
— T, 10/3/2010 -
" kept me up until 3 am, couldnt put it down, needless to say it was a page turner, lots of subplots! <br/> "
— Nora, 6/20/2010 -
" 1st book I've read by this author ...liked the author but the book was just ok... library mama read this too :) "
— Cindy, 4/18/2010 -
" Someone gave me the book on CD. It's nice enough listening while I drive. Not my kind of "read" usually. Yachts and linen suits, Palm Beach, "the beautiful people", detective work. "
— Scottie, 4/9/2010 -
" Good series but the first one I have read so I will have to go back and start from the begining "
— Sandy, 3/19/2010 -
" This was another enjoyable Stone Barrington novel. I am reading the series in order, so The Short Forever will be next. "
— Monty, 3/3/2010 -
" Very Good; continuing character: Stone Barrington; Stone is in Florida, helping a wealthy client find a woman - who he discovers is someone from his past. Ending is rushed, but otherwise very good. <br/> "
— Joe, 8/25/2009
About Stuart Woods
Stuart Woods (1938-2022) wrote more than ninety novels, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Stone Barrington series. He is a native of Georgia and began his writing career in the advertising industry. Chiefs, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award.
About Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has had roles in numerous films, many by Woody Allen, as well as his starring roles on Broadway in Arsenic and Old Lace; Promises, Promises; and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife.