In this perfect mix of sexy intrigue and swift suspense in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington investigates the suicide of a CIA officer—his own cousin...
Stone Barrington hasn’t heard from his cousin, Dick Stone, in years. Then, an otherwise pleasant meal at Elaine’s is interrupted by the CIA with news of Dick’s death—apparently by his own hand. It seems that Dick Stone, a quiet family man who doubled as a CIA agent, methodically executed his wife, daughter, and then himself...or did he? Appointed executor of Dick’s will, Stone must settle the estate and—with the help of his ex-partner Dino and friend Holly Barker—piece together the elusive facts of his cousin’s life and death as a CIA operative. At every step, Stone knows he is being watched by Dick’s family—and one of them just may be the killer.
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"Typical Stone Barrington book. You have to be wealthy to relate to the lifestyle and circle of influence he runs in. I think that this is the biggest departure from reality that this series of books has. The character closed circle set on Islesboro got somewhat tedious. Somehow I don't think most communities are loaded with millionaires and ex-CIA types. The intrigue level did increase tempo to the very end, and there were no super-hero actions to save the day, so the action plot is in line with reality and isn't the driving factor to keeping the reader involved in the book, characters, or suspense level."
— Joe (4 out of 5 stars)
[A] rat-a-tat tone.
— The Washington Post Book WorldFast pacing and an involving mystery.
— BooklistMore Praise for Stuart WoodsStuart Woods is a no-nonsense, slam-bang storyteller.
— Chicago TribuneA world-class mystery writer...I try to put Woods’s books down and I can’t.
— Houston Chronicle“Mr. Woods, like his characters, has an appealing way of making things nice and clear.
— The New York TimesWoods certainly knows how to keep the pages turning.
— Booklist“Since 1981, readers have not been able to get their fill of Stuart Woods’ New York Times bestselling novels of suspense.
— Orlando SentinelWoods’s Stone Barrington is a guilty pleasure...he’s also an addiction that’s harder to kick than heroin.
— Contra Costa Times (California)" It was just OK. I figured out who did it before I read it. A couple of things that happened didn't even make any sense to the plot. "
— Julia, 2/19/2014" I keep thinking that I should like this author's books, but I just can't seem to get into them. I give up for awhile. "
— Andrea, 2/11/2014" The plot was not very deep. I had solved the 'who did it' factor around chapter thirty. The rest of the read was just waiting for the pieces to fall in place. A little bit of a let down in that aspect. However the style was fun as it is a hybrid of police report and novel. Solid characters who pull the book to its finish. "
— Desirae, 2/4/2014" This is the 12th book I 've read by this author. I guess that pretty much explains my rating. I enjoy his main character, Stone Barrington, and it's always a quick read. "
— Diana, 2/1/2014" This is a suspenseful crime mystery that provides the reader just enough detail to expect a breakthrough after each page turn. The protagonists seemed somewhat stereotypic to me, but this was my first introduction to Woods' regular characters, Stone Barrington and Holly Barker, and maybe they've been developed in more depth in preceding books. I learned of this mystery novel from its month-long stay on the New York Times best seller list in the spring of 2006 "
— Ronald, 2/1/2014" Good book. I enjoyed it but it did have some bad language. I would rate it "pg13" "
— Robert, 1/17/2014" I liked this one better than most. Still the same formula, but I found Dark Harbor more entertaining! "
— Donna, 1/17/2014" Fun to read; but rather predictable outcome. "
— Diane, 1/16/2014" Very suspensful and I love Tony Roberts narrating "
— Lynn, 1/16/2014" The ending left me wanting more. I do not feel that the end lived up to the suspense of the rest of this novel. Highly disappointing! "
— Jackie, 1/15/2014" Very entertaining despite some serious plot flaws. "
— Ryan, 1/12/2014Stuart 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.