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Sandy Kinsolving's once-glittering life hangs by a threat; his future depends on his wife's inheritance and whether or not she's about to throw him out on his ear. What he wouldn't give for a solution to his money and marriage problems.
If this were an Alfred Hitchcock movie, the solution would be obvious. Enter a stranger with wife problems of his own, who offers a violent -- and mutually advantageous - proposal.
Them in the time it takes to whisper a word, Kinsolving's normal life ends. What radiates like a mirage before him is wealth, security, and freedom. But lurking in the shadows are a brutal murder he cannot prevent, and a madman who stalks his every waking moment.
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"Another great used book sale find and the third Stuart Woods book I have read, this one a stand-alone book. It took me a while longer to get involved with the story, but once I was into it, I wanted to keep reading and enjoyed it."
— Kathryn (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Engages the reader’s imagination in an unconventional way. Compels us to place the novel’s events on the silver screen in the shadow of a latter-day Hitchcock, and somehow, it works.”
— Chicago Sun-Times -
“Woods does show a reader a good time.”
— Washington Post Book World -
“Enjoyable.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“The fun part of the story involves all the trappings of great wealth: limousines, caviar, chartered jets for cross-country flights, and stays in fancy hotels.”
— Library Journal -
“[Woods’] thirteenth novel is a neat piece of work that combines a takeoff on Strangers on a Train with an homage to Patricia Highsmith and Alfred Hitchcock…Woods succeeds admirably.”
— Booklist
Imperfect Strangers Listener Reviews
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" Wow nothing like Stuart Woods other books. GREAT book!!! "
— Ashlie, 1/19/2014 -
" This is classic commercial fiction and very engaging. I read it in one sitting and wish he was still writing this type of book instead of what has become a bit formulaic. "
— Hilary, 1/19/2014 -
" Suspenseful, but I disliked every character in the book. "
— Karla, 12/30/2013 -
" Two men share a flight from London to New York City and during the course of the trip make a deal to murder each others wives. It reminded me of the Hitchcock movie Strangers on a Train. "
— Chuck, 12/15/2013 -
" Stuart Woods does not disappoint. He is a master story teller. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because the ending was a little cheesy for my liking. Overall good read though. "
— Amy, 12/11/2013 -
" This started out with a lot of promise. It seemed to sputter at the end. The premise was an outstanding one. Two unhappily married men agree to kill each others spouses. One of the two is a bit unbalanced. The tension just didn't sustain itself the entire book. "
— John, 11/28/2013 -
" It took me a bit of time to get into the book but it was worth finishing. "
— Peggy, 11/12/2013 -
" If you are a fan of Hitchcock films you will love this book. "
— Stuart, 10/1/2013 -
" I do not think I will be reading any more of Mr. Woods work. The way he works the plot formula does not create enough interest nor tension for me. "
— Conrad, 9/27/2013 -
" 2 guys on a plane agree to murder for each other "
— Kathy, 3/13/2013 -
" This book had an interesting twist and a plot that kept you turning pages. Loved it. "
— Michele, 9/27/2012 -
" Unbelievably stupid book. Great plot premise, lots of potential. Just so so dumb. "
— Matt, 6/2/2012 -
" I really liked the plot and the suspense but Woods is just grinding out books and yet again he is not helped at all by the poor quality of the editting. "
— Penny, 5/20/2012 -
" This book was okay and still a fast read. I didn't find it as exciting as some of his other books but I still liked it. "
— Brenda, 4/20/2012 -
" An interesting premise - good plot development but reads like a made for tv movie - too good to be true. A good summer read though. "
— Roy, 3/11/2012 -
" The first Stuart Woods book I read. It hooked me! I've read so many of his books, I can't even remember which ones they are. "
— Margaret, 2/16/2012 -
" Enjoyable if a bit predictable and oddly stressful! "
— Angela, 12/23/2011 -
" The chances of meeting up with people like this are astronomical. Suspend disbelief about that and this is a plausable book. "
— Krait, 10/31/2011 -
" You can't go wrong with a Stuart Woods book. They aren't long, but for a good quick story few authors are better. "
— Philip, 9/14/2011 -
" It was ok...not my fav Stuart Woods thats for sure... "
— Debbie, 9/10/2011 -
" One of my favorite books!! "
— Kfalco, 7/5/2011 -
" The first book I read of his. Loved it. "
— Patty, 6/5/2011 -
" Similar to Alfred Hitchcock's film, Strangers on a Train. A good plot, some thrilling moments, but nothing that really stands out. "
— Steven, 5/8/2011 -
" The first book I read of his. Loved it. "
— Patty, 4/17/2011 -
" The first Stuart Woods book I read. It hooked me! I've read so many of his books, I can't even remember which ones they are. "
— Margaret, 3/28/2011 -
" This is classic commercial fiction and very engaging. I read it in one sitting and wish he was still writing this type of book instead of what has become a bit formulaic. "
— Hilary, 1/1/2011 -
" Wow nothing like Stuart Woods other books. GREAT book!!! "
— Ashlie, 9/14/2010 -
" Unbelievably stupid book. Great plot premise, lots of potential. Just so so dumb. "
— Matt, 9/13/2010 -
" Two men share a flight from London to New York City and during the course of the trip make a deal to murder each others wives. It reminded me of the Hitchcock movie Strangers on a Train. "
— Chuck, 6/25/2010 -
" I do not think I will be reading any more of Mr. Woods work. The way he works the plot formula does not create enough interest nor tension for me. "
— Conrad, 1/30/2010 -
" Enjoyable if a bit predictable and oddly stressful! "
— Angela, 11/11/2009 -
" Suspenseful, but I disliked every character in the book. "
— Karla, 9/25/2009 -
" This started out with a lot of promise. It seemed to sputter at the end. The premise was an outstanding one. Two unhappily married men agree to kill each others spouses. One of the two is a bit unbalanced. The tension just didn't sustain itself the entire book. "
— John, 6/22/2009 -
" I really liked the plot and the suspense but Woods is just grinding out books and yet again he is not helped at all by the poor quality of the editting. "
— Penny, 2/1/2009 -
" <br/> <br/>One of my favorite books!! "
— Kfalco, 6/18/2008
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 the Narrators
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.
Anthony Heald, an Audie Award–winning narrator, has earned Tony nominations and an Obie Award for his theater work; appeared in television’s Law & Order, The X-Files, Miami Vice, and Boston Public; and starred as Dr. Frederick Chilton in the 1991 Oscar-winning film The Silence of the Lambs. He has also won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards for his narrations.