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Summary: Stoned...(Barrington that is)
Review: I'm a fairly new Woods fan, and have read about half of his books, and I think NY DEAD, when stacked against his other works, stands up well. If not for CHIEFS, one of his earliest books, I'd put NY DEAD up there as my favorite Woods book.
One thing is for sure, Woods gets and keeps your attention. I'm the type that if I have a day off from work and no plans, I'll grab a novel and spend the day with it. Every time I reach for a Woods book, it is a day well spent, and you can read a Woods book in a day, no problem.
This is an early Stone Barrington book, if not the first. Any fan of suspense novels who has not tried any of the Stone Barrington books is missing out on some compelling stories and wonderfully tawdry characters. And NY DEAD is, well, dead-on.
This book just flies. After the first chapter, you are hooked. Forget any prior commitments, you're going to have to cancel. No way you're getting a good night's sleep tonight, because you will fight slumber in the middle of the night just to keep reading.
I'm not going to go the whole way and give this five stars, though. I suspect I would, but for I've read other Woods books, and the conclusion of NY DEAD is a shade more predictable than some of his others. But the suspense factor is still high even if you think you figured it out already.
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Summary: very fast page turner
Review: i'm becomming a bigger and bigger fan of Stuart Wood's books..this is the second stone barrington novel I've read..
he keeps things jumping at a pretty quick pace but I never felt lost while reading this book. Plenty of colorful characters abound as well, most of which are flawed..some more than others. But I find that more interesting than the formulaic black and white of good vs. bad.
Stone has crises of conscience in this book. Torn between what's right and what could make his life better. This goes both with his personal life as well as his work.
The book reminds me a little of James Patterson's earlier work, before he became too formulaic.
Definetly a great read and I look forward to reading the rest in the series!
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Summary: My first Woods, but also my last
Review: In this story, Stone Barrington is walking home one night when famous new anchor Sasha Nijinsky takes a 12-story dive from her balcony to land on a pile of dirt right in front of Barrington. Assuming that she is dead and that it wasn't an accident, Stone rushes into her building to her floor to try and catch the pusher before he/she can escape. In the interim, while being transported to the hospital, Sasha's ambulance is in an accident, and she disappears. Not knowing whether or not she is dead or alive, Stone and his partner follow up the investigation as a missing person/homicide. As the case unfolds, Stone is faced with a moral dilemma and a decision which ultimately is made for him. As he makes the transition from cop to lawyer (good fortune seems to fall in his lap), Stone helps to wrap up the case which has a semi-predictable ending but with a few surprise twists along the way.
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Summary: Interesting transition from cop to lawyer.
Review: In this story, Stone Barrington is walking home one night when famous new anchor Sasha Nijinsky takes a 12-story dive from her balcony to land on a pile of dirt right in front of Barrington. Assuming that she is dead and that it wasn't an accident, Stone rushes into her building to her floor to try and catch the pusher before he/she can escape. In the interim, while being transported to the hospital, Sasha's ambulance is in an accident, and she disappears. Not knowing whether or not she is dead or alive, Stone and his partner follow up the investigation as a missing person/homicide. As the case unfolds, Stone is faced with a moral dilemma and a decision which ultimately is made for him. As he makes the transition from cop to lawyer (good fortune seems to fall in his lap), Stone helps to wrap up the case which has a semi-predictable ending but with a few surprise twists along the way.
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Summary: Ah, a new series to look forward to????
Review: New York Dead is my first Wood's book, but it won't be my last. I have to agree with some other reviewers....New York Dead is a silky smooth read. The plot unrolls itself without interruption from the first page to the last. The characters, both weird and normal (is there such a thing) are entertaining to say the least. Isn't it the search of entertainment that keeps us avid readers coming back for more??? Stuart Woods delivers.
Can anyone survive the fall from a twelve story building? Well they do in New York Dead. That's not the only surprise in the book.
Get the book and read it you won't regret it.
Rating:
Summary: Ah, a new series to look forward to????
Review: New York Dead is my first Wood's book, but it won't be my last. I have to agree with some other reviewers....New York Dead is a silky smooth read. The plot unrolls itself without interruption from the first page to the last. The characters, both weird and normal (is there such a thing) are entertaining to say the least. Isn't it the search of entertainment that keeps us avid readers coming back for more??? Stuart Woods delivers.
Can anyone survive the fall from a twelve story building? Well they do in New York Dead. That's not the only surprise in the book.
Get the book and read it you won't regret it.
Rating:
Summary: A Light, But Lively Read or "Nothing Dead Here"
Review: NEW YORK DEAD is pure entertainment. Quick and fun. Stuart Woods has created an enviable character in Stone Barrington. He always gets the girl...in fact he gets all the girls. Stone is smart, handsome, debonair and he spends alot of time in bed. Even the tragic events in Barrington's life like losing his job or a romance ending are so not tragic that little sympathy is evoked. With a wry sense of humor and very little effort, Stone goes about solving mysteries. Novelist Woods deftly maintains the suspense throughout the story and rewards the reader with surprises at the end. This is a book (and a series) that will appeal to men and women, so long as they are not in the market for gripping, gut-wrenching intensity. - Robert John Estko, the author of the suspense thriller, EVIL, BE GONE (available on amazon.com)
Rating:
Summary: A Light, But Lively Read or "Nothing Dead Here"
Review: NEW YORK DEAD is pure entertainment. Quick and fun. Stuart Woods has created an enviable character in Stone Barrington. He always gets the girl...in fact he gets all the girls. Stone is smart, handsome, debonair and he spends alot of time in bed. Even the tragic events in Barrington's life like losing his job or a romance ending are so not tragic that little sympathy is evoked. With a wry sense of humor and very little effort, Stone goes about solving mysteries. Novelist Woods deftly maintains the suspense throughout the story and rewards the reader with surprises at the end. This is a book (and a series) that will appeal to men and women, so long as they are not in the market for gripping, gut-wrenching intensity. - Robert John Estko, the author of the suspense thriller, EVIL, BE GONE (available on amazon.com)
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Summary: The best
Review: One of my favorite books ever fast pace and perfect for all age
Rating:
Summary: easy read
Review: Rating System:
1 star = abysmal; some books deserve to be forgotten
2 star = poor; a total waste of time
3 star = good; worth the effort
4 star = very good; what writing should be
5 star = fantastic; must own it and share it with othersSTORY: When off-duty detective Stone Barrington is a witness to body landing at his feet from a several story apartment complex, he is thrust into a mystery of money, jealousy and police politics. MY FEEDBACK:
1) Woods has a very easy to read style of writing. You can zip through his book in no time 2) Warning: Adult content. Explicit sex, profanity and alternate lifestyles within these pages. Some reader may find this offensive. 3) Biggest complaint I had was how immature I felt the author handled the sex. It was almost like a dirty old man sharing his personal fantasies vs. an author deftly crafting a steamy scene. 4) Stone is a strong, fun character to follow and he is cliché in all the ways that readers like and keep coming back for more. OVERALL: I think the average person will find this a good read, even though I personally didn't care for the ending much. Its not that I felt the author jipped me or tied things up too nicely, I personally didn't care for the central content of why things happened. I've been told that this is his only book done this way and if I liked his writing then try his other Barrington books. I will do this.
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