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.
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Synopsis
When CIA boss Lance Cabot enlists Stone Barrington to look after his amnesiac brother, Barton, Stone uncovers a past far more intricate than expected. Barton, a former army intelligence officer, has a peculiar passion for antique furniture, a hobby that might be a cover for deeper secrets. Stone soon realizes that Barton's past, linked to the Vietnam jungles, and his shady acquaintances, could be hiding more than just forged antiques.
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Stone BarringtonProtagonist
Lance CabotSupporting
Barton CabotSupporting
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Private investigatorsDetective and mystery storiesStone Barrington (Fictitious character)Stone Barrington (Fictional character)Mystery fictionBarrington, stone (fictitious character), fictionFiction, suspensePrivate investigators, fictionFiction, mystery & detective, generalNew York Times bestseller
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290 pages
G.P. Putnam's SonsISBN: 97803991551545 editions available
