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.
L.A. Dead
L.A. Dead
Synopsis
Stone Barrington, a former cop turned lawyer and investigator, finds himself in Los Angeles when a frantic call pulls him away from a trip to Venice. A high-profile celebrity murder has the city in chaos, and an old flame needs his help. Stone must navigate the glitzy, dangerous world of Hollywood to solve the case, all while dealing with personal entanglements.
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Characters
Stone BarringtonProtagonist
Subjects
MysteryPrivate investigatorsDetective and mystery storiesStone Barrington (Fictitious character)Barrington, Stone (Fictitious character)Private investigators, fictionLos angeles (calif.), fictionFiction, mystery & detective, generalBarrington, stone (fictitious character), fictionNew york (n.y.), fiction
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Edition
L. A. DeadAudio Cassette, Nove
374 pages
Unabridged Library EditionLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781587880742Unabridged edition5 editions available
