A new addition to the New York Times-bestselling Stone Barrington series.
After an eventful trip to Bel-Air and a reunion with his sophisticated (and very wealthy) former love, Arrington Calder, Stone Barrington is back in New York, and he's looking to stay closer to home and cash in on his partnership at Woodman & Weld.
But Arrington has other plans for Stone...including introducing him to the child he fathered many years ago.
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"Stone is a modern American JAmes Bond. Another good story--this one loaded with cash and deals. One shuld read these books in order. Stone's son is just like him! "
— Sarahb. (4 out of 5 stars)
" Not the usual Stone Barrington story. Too much focus on his son. Found a bit boring. "
— Jeannette, 2/18/2014" Just not believable at all. "
— Melinda, 2/6/2014" It lacked the emotional connection from the characters you would expect with a murder and then an abortion and then an attempted murder. But with that said it was comfortable like an old pair if jeans, holes and all. "
— Mary, 2/5/2014" Despite the low rating I do like this author's books. This one, however, was slightly disappointing. I kept waiting for something to happen (which it finally does but it's over 3/4 of the way in to the book). Still, it was a nice filler, tying up some loose ends from other books. "
— Sheila, 1/27/2014" Ah, Stone Barrington. Kind of like comfort food. I always read every one. The same old lines, the uber intelligent Stone always making the right decisions. I always enjoy the short time I am with him. Kind of a literary friend with benefits. "
— Don, 1/24/2014" Always fun to read.....kind of like a pair of old comfortable slippers....not exciting but comfortable. "
— Sandy, 1/20/2014" I have to say that this is the first stone barrington book that I did not like. To me the pompous of the rich was just too much, I grew tired of the perfection that Peter displayed and the constant foreshadowing that Arrington would not make it through the book. The father role that Stone took on seemed so easy and almost surreal. There was a point where I thought (and partially hoped) that the series was over.... "
— Tricia, 1/18/2014" After getting about half way through the book, I found myself hoping a bomb would go off and take out all of the charterers. "
— Mark, 1/14/2014" Another typical Stone Barrington story. "
— Nancy, 1/11/2014" I like this series but this book made me feel like I missed a lot of the storyline. "
— Tdewhirst, 1/8/2014" no one can be this fortunate. talk about everything comming up roses. now the son is as lucky as stone. unbeliveable. why do i keep reading this dreck? "
— Hrn1947, 12/26/2013" I love this series and I think this book is one of my favorites. It showed a whole different side of Stone Barrington. "
— BJ, 12/24/2013" Just an okay book..didn't think it was up to Woods' usual standards. "
— Mary, 11/23/2013" It was a good book but I knew who would be murdered by the 3rd or 4th chapter. No other real story plot emerged other than his son. Can see future books geared around Peter now. "
— Janeene, 11/12/2013" I have read a couple other of this series and I find the writing in a style I don't enjoy. It's almost like old fashioned Sam Spade stories or something. And in the one I didn't like the TWIST that happened. Come on is all I could say after it happened. I won't say more because it would spoil it. "
— Carol, 11/5/2013" THIS BOOK IS A NOVEL. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE MOREE THAN A THREE STAR BUT NOT A FOUR. THE BOOK IS WELL CRAFTED WITH A GOOD PLOT AND VERY GOOD CHARACTERS. THE BOOK WAS A FAST READ AND HELD MY ATTENTION THRO0UGH OUT. I WOULD RECOMEND THIS BOOK. "
— Peter, 10/28/2013" A fast reading book. Thought I had ending predicted but was a bit off target, but not completely. "
— Dan, 10/23/2013" Love the Stone Barrington series. This one has introduced Peter, Stone's son. A fun read but fairly predictable but still enjoyable! "
— Natalie, 6/26/2013" My guilty pleasures. These books have become formulaic and predictable. Maybe Woods is getting tired of these characters, or maybe his success has made him lazy. Time to find a new guilty pleasure. "
— David, 6/12/2013" Not one of his best and why do authors insist on killing off popular characters!?! "
— Gail, 9/30/2012" This book was a little of a disappointment. It was not his usual mytery to solve. The characters were all too perfect, kids, wife and friends all too perfect. May it a not so good reading. "
— Sue, 7/23/2012" Disappointed! I have read all Stone Barrington books and this was a let down. I didn't even finish the book, but I did read the last few pages to find out the ending. "
— Kelley, 7/23/2012" Now I want to know what is next for Stone's son. "
— Alex, 5/6/2012" I realize Stuart Woods will not win a Pulitzer Prize; but he sure knows how to entertain with his "Stone Barrington" character. In this latest in the series we meet Stone's son "Peter" and Stone finally ties the knot with the beautiful Arrington. Easy entertainment...now onto more serious stuff. "
— Don, 4/19/2012" Probably my favorite so far, a bit different then traditional Stone books but it was nice to see the evolution. "
— Stacey, 3/19/2012" Quick read - no real surprise in storyline. Usual characters in book to visit "
— Sharon, 1/26/2012" One of his better books. New characters added. Surprised that he killed off Arrington after just reuniting her and Stone. "
— Al, 11/8/2011" A NY TImes bestseller??? OK..an easy read but NO substance. "
— Kari, 11/7/2011" Very Good; Continuing character: Stone Barrington; Stone and his son come together in NY and the boy displays great talent; quite predictable and without much action<br/> "
— Joe, 11/5/2011" I just love the Stone Barrington series by Woods. He's such an irreverent character and I always look forward to an entertaining quick read. "
— Anna, 11/5/2011" I knew there would be trouble as soon as Stone got married. It was okay. Getting tired of reading about the beautiful people drowning in money. "
— Theresa, 11/3/2011" Good read especially if you follow Sone Barrington. Fast pace and his usual style. "
— Brenda, 11/3/2011" I think it is time for me to stop reading his books....and perhaps for Mr. Woods to go re-read his early novels for inspiration. One dimensional characters that have become caricatures of their early selves. Awful! "
— Adrienne, 11/2/2011" Quick read - no real surprise in storyline. Usual characters in book to visit<br/> "
— Sharon, 11/1/2011" Noblesse oblige at it's worst. The outcome is inevitable after the first few chapters. It was then just a matter of when, how and where. I think Mr. Woods missed the mark by not utilizing the origins of Peter's film more. "
— Judith, 10/31/2011" Meh. <br/> <br/>Every little piece of this book was too pat. I enjoy the writing style of Woods and kept reading, hoping that something would happen. When it did, it was over in a couple pages. <br/> <br/>Definitely not the typical Stone Barrington book. "
— Chris, 10/23/2011" While I enjoyed this new book, I wasn't all that impressed. I could see what was going to happen from the very beginning. Although I did like the new characters that were introduced, we'll wait to see what happens next. "
— Jaci, 10/20/2011Stuart 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.