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.
Dead in the Water
Dead in the Water
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.
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Stone BarringtonProtagonist
Sir Winston SutherlandAntagonist
Allison ManningSupporting
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Edition
Dead in the WaterMass Market Paperback, May
432 pages
HarperTorchLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780061093494Reissue5 editions available
