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Dead in the Water

Dead in the Water

A Novel
CrimeMystery
Pages
432
Published
1997
Language
English

Synopsis

When the beautiful Allison Manning arrives in St. Marks without her husband, she quickly draws the attention of the notorious Minister of Justice, Sir Winston Sutherland. Ex-cop attorney Stone Barrington senses Sutherland's suspicious motives and must race against time to uncover the truth behind the madness and potential murder. He needs to solve the case before a looming storm of the century complicates everything.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurous

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller

About the author

S
Stuart Woods

Stuart Woods was a staple of the mystery and thriller genres, best known for his long-running Stone Barrington series. He first introduced the character in the 1991 novel New York Dead, starting a collection of dozens of fast-paced stories. His books are direct and easy to read, usually focusing on high-stakes legal and police cases.

Characters

Stone BarringtonProtagonist
Sir Winston SutherlandAntagonist
Allison ManningSupporting
All characters in Dead in the Water