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Worst Fears Realized (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Tony Roberts Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Stone Barrington Series Release Date: April 2005 Format: Abridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9780060841966

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

8

Longest Chapter Length:

48:31 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

42:10 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

45:58 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

110

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Publisher Description

Someone is brutally killing the women in Stone Barrington's life -- his date, his secretary and his neighbor are murdered within 24 hours of each other. Stone, the New York lawyer-turned-investigator and his best friend, Dino, being their dangerous search for the killer. Stone falls suspect to the DA's office of being the killer himself. With the help of Dino's mafioso-type father-in-law, his beautiful daughter Dolce, and the keen eye of a doorman, Stone is able to capture the murderer, clear his good name and save the lives of the women he cares about.

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"Another Stone Barrington novel. Another quick read. This time Stone is really frightened when people he knows are turning up dead. The suspect has an alibi, he is in prison. Then an old friend turns up and becomes one of the targets too. Even Stone's friend and old partner's family become targets."

— Arlene (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Excellent escape reading…There’s plenty of excitement as Stone and Dino race around New York chasing a killer.”

    — USA Today
  • “Woods is a no-nonsense, slam-bang storyteller.”

    — Chicago Tribune
  • “Chillingly suspenseful…A winner.”

    — Cleveland Plain Dealer
  • “Woods is into building suspense…[and tosses] in a nice little twist at the novel’s end…Fans of [his] novels should be pleased with Worst Fears Realized.”

    — Omaha World-Herald
  • “Woods’ Stone Barrington series continues to offer solid escapist entertainment, combining the sophistication of a Nick and Nora Charles plot, the macho charm and tongue-in-cheek humor of a James Bond flick, the crisp dialogue of a Spenser mystery, and the slam-bang action of a Schwarzeneger film.”

    — Booklist
  • “With sharply drawn characters, a plot that’s satisfying to the last dirty deed, and a story that flows with the effortless grace attained only by a master, this seductive novel will have readers twitching with suspense. Highly recommended for all public libraries.”

    — Library Journal
  • “Woods’ breezy and irreverent brand of detective fiction, full of mischievous asides, plays especially well as audio drama.”

    — Publishers Weekly

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

Worst Fears Realized Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.47826086956522 out of 53.47826086956522 out of 53.47826086956522 out of 53.47826086956522 out of 53.47826086956522 out of 5 (3.48)
5 Stars: 7
4 Stars: 19
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1 Stars: 4
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Stone's dating a Mafia daughter, people he knows are dying, and he reunites with his old partner on the police force. "

    — Randy, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Ok mystery. It was the first Stuart Woods novel that I picked up and it seemed that this one was for long-time fans of Stone Barrington. Breezy, but I doubt I'll remember this next month. "

    — Leo, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " All the women in Stone's life are turing up dead. Enjoy the two friends working together to solve the mystery. "

    — Vicky, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my favorite Stuart Woods book so far. A good fun read with an intriguing plot. "

    — Alan, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love the stories and it is a fast read. "

    — Toni, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was a page turner until the characters figured out who did it about half way through. I guess I was a little disappointed in the end because there was no twist- a decent beach read anyway. "

    — Jane, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " such a boring read I only lasted 15 minutes "

    — Crys, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " up to par with other Stuart Woods books and a fast read ! "

    — Andrew, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " pretty good story in this one. Stuart Woods (Author) doesn't disappoint. In this novel we meet up with Dolce.. hahaha.. if he only knew now what he knows in the later books, things could have been avoided "

    — Erica, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent; continuing character: Stone Barrington; Stone's companions are dying at the hands of a man who he caught and imprisoned years before. "

    — Joe, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This the second or third Stone Barrington novel I've read so far. I've liked them all, wish I would have started them in order, but am enjoying them no matter what order they are in. I consider these stories to be good for a change in pace. "

    — Monty, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I'm pretty sure my IQ dropped a few deviations as a result of reading this book. If you're into cheesy detective novels that require absolutely no intelligent though whatsoever...this is your kinda book. "

    — Floyd, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another GREAT novel, Mr. Woods...looking forward to the next installment of Stone Barrington's adventures!!! "

    — Christopher, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An entertaining read, lots of action and interesting characters. There is violence and sex, but neither is graphic. "

    — Ralph, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quick read, good mystery - "

    — Janet, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book! "

    — Debbie, 11/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Stone Barrington solves a well-crafted mystery, shoots at things, and has some women issues. This was not my favorite Barrington (someone is killing people close to Stone, his friends, and allies) but it works. It closes rapidly but leaves the reader with some things to think about. "

    — doug, 11/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " some times these cosy reads are better than agonising police procedurals where they go into too many minute details. "

    — Choopie, 8/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the best Stone Barrington books I have listened to. "

    — Thomas, 7/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Mr. Woods keeps you guessing all the way to the end. "

    — Kimmie, 7/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another book with typical Stone Barrington behavior. These books are fun to read and the plots are not all that intricate. "

    — Phyllis, 5/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although I read this not in correct sequence, it gave me great story line info about Stone Barrington characters. Love all of Stuart Woods' books.... "

    — Cindy, 3/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I would rate this a 3.8. It's an easy read and perfect for a summer day. Stone Brrington is smart, witty and goes through women like water but you gotta love the guy. I really enjoy this series as a less intense murder mystery. "

    — Mary, 12/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Ron 3 stars; Nancy 4 stars "

    — Ron, 11/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Oh! That Stone is such a tom cat!!! and rich too. Murders galore for Stone and his buddy Dino to catch in NYC. "

    — Marianne, 9/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It keeps the pages turning. Lots of action even when there is not action. That is, the personal relationships between the characters keeps you turning the pages, just as much as the 'guns drawn' portions of the book do. A nice read to let the mind slip off to somewhere else. "

    — Cade, 6/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Stone and Dino reunite to solve a mess of murders. Easy read. "

    — Jackie, 4/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The books are a light read. Not much character building but very entertaining. Love Stone. :-) "

    — Elaine, 1/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Better than most of this series. "

    — Rod, 12/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " There is enough action to satisfy me in this fifth installment of the Stone Barrington series. And the usual rich, beautiful, over-sexed characters I've come to expect in the series keep me amused. "

    — BJ, 2/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I always like to relax with Stone Barrington. A fast read and a decent thriller. "

    — Luckngrace, 1/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Stone Barrington solves a well-crafted mystery, shoots at things, and has some women issues. This was not my favorite Barrington (someone is killing people close to Stone, his friends, and allies) but it works. It closes rapidly but leaves the reader with some things to think about. "

    — doug, 11/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Stone and Dino reunite to solve a mess of murders. Easy read. "

    — Jackie, 10/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Oh! That Stone is such a tom cat!!! and rich too. Murders galore for Stone and his buddy Dino to catch in NYC. "

    — Marianne, 8/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Stone Barrington is a likable character "

    — Zodama, 7/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Better than most of this series. "

    — Rod, 6/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I would rate this a 3.8. It's an easy read and perfect for a summer day. Stone Brrington is smart, witty and goes through women like water but you gotta love the guy. I really enjoy this series as a less intense murder mystery. "

    — Mary, 5/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The books are a light read. Not much character building but very entertaining. Love Stone. :-) "

    — Elaine, 5/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " You have to love Stone Barrington. Tough guy, good looking, he loves women, many of them. Some of his adventures are because he loves a lot of women. Anyway, another great Stone Barrington novel. "

    — Cheryl, 2/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my favorite Stuart Woods book so far. A good fun read with an intriguing plot. "

    — Alan, 1/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love the stories and it is a fast read. "

    — Toni, 12/6/2009
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " The only thing worse than your worst fears being realized is reading this book. "

    — Claudine, 11/29/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the book I accidentally skipped. A series of murders and attempted murders occur around Stone Barrington, and the main suspect is incarcerated at Sing Sing. Stone gets help from an unexpected source, and from his best friend, Dino Bacchetti. "

    — Skip, 11/7/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It keeps the pages turning. Lots of action even when there is not action. That is, the personal relationships between the characters keeps you turning the pages, just as much as the 'guns drawn' portions of the book do. A nice read to let the mind slip off to somewhere else. "

    — Cade, 10/11/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the best Stone Barrington books I have listened to. "

    — Thomas, 9/24/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent; continuing character: Stone Barrington; Stone's companions are dying at the hands of a man who he caught and imprisoned years before. "

    — 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.