Stone Barrington returns in the thrilling new novel from the New York Times–bestselling author.
After a productive trip to Bel-Air, Stone Barrington is back in Manhattan—and back in his element, ready to return to the world of deluxe fine dining and elegant high society that New York does best.
But then an unexpected visit from his friend and periodic lover, CIA assistant director Holly Barker, draws Stone into a dangerous game of murder and vengeance, against an enemy with plans bigger than they could ever imagine. . . .
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"i've been a little worried lately about Stuart Woods' books. He's churning them out at a faster rate these days. I no longer read a former favorite author, James Patterson, who churned out book after book with diminishing quality. However, Mr. Woods seems to be holding his own. These are just fun books to read, and I hope I never get tired of them. Collateral Damage is better than the last couple of books, and sets the stage for a lot more entertaining adventures for Stone and crew. I look forward to picking up the next novel in April."
— Michael (4 out of 5 stars)
“Woods’ blend of exciting action, sophisticated gadgetry, and last-minute heroics doesn’t disappoint.”
— Publishers Weekly" Another great Stone Barrington book as Stone and Holly track a terrorist in London and New York. I love the way the characters from all three series now work together. "
— Karen, 2/14/2014" after all these years it is good to see Stone settling down. However I must have missed what happened with Elaine's restaurant and Elaine.... "
— Rita, 2/11/2014" Not good at all. The sentences were choppy which made it hard to read. "
— Mandy, 2/6/2014" At the end of the last Stone Barrington, three of the four perpetrators are killed; however, Jasmine Shazaz decides to seek revenge by staging attacks on MI6 and the U.S. embassy in London and then the CIA office in NY. Holly Barker, Stone, Dino and his ex-cop girlfriend have to stop her. "
— Skip, 2/4/2014" This book seems to tie up all the action from the previous two or three novels. I didn't like it as well as the others. There was too much emphasis on the different intelligence organizations and what their jobs were and who was in charge of what. I did like, though, that all the former loose ends were tied up. "
— Gretchen, 2/4/2014" This was another decent book in the Stone Barrington series, but not the best. Maybe it is just because I really liked the books that talked about and included his and Dino's sons. If you were hoping for that in this book you will be disappointed. It is still worth reading, if like me, you are a fan of the series. The best thing about this series is that if you don't really like the one you just read in six months you can have another one. "
— Philip, 2/2/2014" Hard to put down! Lots of action! I liked the character development and the continuation of the last book. "
— Pat, 1/22/2014" Same as all ways, cheap, quick, easy. "
— Scott, 1/20/2014" A very wide range of travel with interesting terror plot. "
— Joan, 1/7/2014" With brothers killed in the nuclear incident in LA, their sister, Jasmine, Shazaz bomber #3, goes on a rampage of revenge. "
— Connie, 1/5/2014" Good story. A continuation of the last book. Good ending! Everyone wins. This was more a holly book than a stone book. "
— Hrn1947, 12/27/2013" Very interesting and moved along. "
— Linda, 12/26/2013" This is one of Woods better novels in the soap opera tradition. "
— Burt, 12/23/2013" Like his other books but a good read. Quick but entertaining. "
— Brenda, 12/19/2013" Another fun Stone Barrington novel. An al Queda operative is out for revenge after the rest of her cell are eliminated. She wreaks havoc in London and NYC where Holly Barker and Stone try to track her down. A fast paced exciting story, finished this in just a couple of days. "
— Doug, 12/11/2013" A pretty good story. Less formulaic then past novels in this series. "
— Lindamac, 12/11/2013" I think I am done with S. Wood's books. It seems a great deal of the dialogue is niceties. Hello.....hello, good morning....good morning...good evening.....good evening. Maybe it is a good filler but it is something I have noticed in the last few books. "
— Natalie, 12/3/2013" Continue to love this series w/Stone Barrington character. Always an easy read that keeps my attention "
— Diane, 10/20/2013" Stuart is always good! I like a little more Stone and a little less Holly though. "
— Rachel, 10/14/2013" It was an okay book, but I probably won't run out to get another in the series. It seemed to read more like a romance novel. "
— Bonnie, 10/12/2013" A typical Stuart Woods read. Not as good as his earlier books with this character. He's one of my favorite authors, but his stories seem to be all the same anymore. Kind of bums me out, but for some reason I have to read his books when they come out. Does this make any sense?!! "
— Keri, 9/29/2013" What I said about Severe Clear! "
— Ruth, 9/8/2013" Read it in one day. Same old same old. Comforting winter read on a rainy,cold day with a hot cup of tea! "
— Deb, 8/30/2013" Woods finally got back to a book with a plot. He tries to mix Stone Barrington with the likes of Mitch Rapper. It's an ok read. "
— Marty, 6/21/2013" Another GREAT Stone Barrington book! Mr. Woods keeps em coming! "
— Sheila, 6/16/2013" Simply outstanding! Was sorry to see it end. "
— Wanda, 6/13/2013" This is the Staurt Woods of old. A thousand times better than "Son of Stone". Not enough Dino, but still a great read. Fast action. Loved it! "
— G, 5/26/2013" Woods has honed his prose to hardboiled perfection. "
— Paul, 5/25/2013" Classic Stone. The only thing Woods does that bothers me is wraps up the ends so quickly. 200 page book and it's done in 10 quick pages.... "
— Marlene, 5/12/2013" Pretty unmememorable by the books thriller in typical Stone Barrington fashion. In this one, he and his CIA lady love are trying to get a female terrorist (sister of a terrorist killed in an earlier S.B. novel) before the terrorist gets them. NYC plays a big role. "
— April, 2/28/2013Stuart 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.
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.