New York Dead

Pages: 325
Published: 1992
Language: English

A chance encounter on a dark New York street plunges a smart-mouthed cop into a dangerous investigation. Witnessing a horrifying incident, Stone Barrington finds his life irrevocably tied to the beautiful and scandalous TV anchorwoman, Sasha Nijinsky. He's soon entangled in a web of crime, deceit, and depravity where Sasha is the common, and potentially deadly, thread.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Tense Dark Mysterious Gritty

Morally Grey

Crime Mystery Suspense Thriller

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.