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Summary: This book felt right from the start!
Review: Stuart Woods' writing strolls along effortlessly yet has more twists and turns than about any author I've read. The very effective element of surprise in `New York Dead' stands this one up beside a Robert Ludlum novel. The surprises were truly unexpected and kept me completely disoriented. Stuart Wood's characters are also very well done. Stone Barrington's exclusion for being `white bread', as well as his financial difficulties and bout of unemployment was interesting, realistic and refreshing. Dino Bachetti and the self preservation of the precinct created an extremely appealing obscurity around the case. Even Cary Hilliard's duality worked for me which was surprising in itself. Too many characters became somehow connected kind of making Manhattan feel like it was inhabited by about two dozen people, but I was able to overlook most of that. I do wish Scoop Berman's role had been a completely anonymous character or left out completely. He was one too many and kind of an eye roller. In my opinion, Stuart Wood's smooth delivery puts him next in line to John Sandford. This could be the author I've been looking for!
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Summary: This book felt right from the start!
Review: Stuart Woods' writing strolls along effortlessly yet has more twists and turns than about any author I've read. The very effective element of surprise in 'New York Dead' stands this one up beside a Robert Ludlum novel. The surprises were truly unexpected and kept me completely disoriented. Stuart Wood's characters are also very well done. Stone Barrington's exclusion for being 'white bread', as well as his financial difficulties and bout of unemployment was interesting, realistic and refreshing. Dino Bachetti and the self preservation of the precinct created an extremely appealing obscurity around the case. Even Cary Hilliard's duality worked for me which was surprising in itself. Too many characters became somehow connected kind of making Manhattan feel like it was inhabited by about two dozen people, but I was able to overlook most of that. I do wish Scoop Berman's role had been a completely anonymous character or left out completely. He was one too many and kind of an eye roller. In my opinion, Stuart Wood's smooth delivery puts him next in line to John Sandford. This could be the author I've been looking for!
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Summary: I had to struggle to put the book down! I needed the ending!
Review: The reason that I read this book first is that it is the first in the Stone Barrington series and I have an obsession with being chronological about novel characters. However, I wasn't at all disappointed with the writing! This book has all the necessary components of a contemporary detective novel! A wacky partner, seduction, news crowds, and an unexpected ending! I managad to read this very quickly, and that doesn't always happen. Also, I learned everything I need to know about police safety. Get shot, go through hell. One thing I am skeptical about: how can anyone survive a twelve story fall? I know it's possible, but only about one in a hundred thousand. Anyway, excellent way to pass the time, and Stuart Woods is on my positive list!
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Summary: Nice!
Review: There can never be enough detective novels set in NYC for my taste (I could be bias since I live here). After reading this book I can say that I look forward to reading the rest of the Stone Barrington series. This book is very well written and the story was very enjoyable. Of course the most important thing was the the story flowed,the pages kept turning.
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Summary: 'DYNO-MITE'
Review: This audio tape kept me enthralled the whole time. and THEN the ending came..SURPRISE ALREADY! I LOVED IT ! Have to send another to my daughter to enjoy....
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Summary: A Good Start For A Series
Review: This book is Stuart Woods at his best. Woods does a fabulous job of creating the well rounded Stone Barrington character. This was not the first book I had read in the series, so it was interesting to see how Stone Barrington went from cop to lawyer. The plot line in the story is excellent and definitely keeps the pages turning. I had no idea what was going to happen at the end, and that is just the way I like it. I highly recommend this book and can't wait to start the next in the Stone Barrington series.
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Summary: A Good Start For A Series
Review: This book is Stuart Woods at his best. Woods does a fabulous job of creating the well rounded Stone Barrington character. This was not the first book I had read in the series, so it was interesting to see how Stone Barrington went from cop to lawyer. The plot line in the story is excellent and definitely keeps the pages turning. I had no idea what was going to happen at the end, and that is just the way I like it. I highly recommend this book and can't wait to start the next in the Stone Barrington series.
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Summary: Woods Best Book
Review: This book is the one that got me hooked on Stuart Woods. Since then, have read every one. The suspense and mystery are unending, and you get a surprise at the close of the book.
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: This book takes Stone Barrington from detective to lawyer. It was so interesting. This is a great charactor. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great mystery. Easy to get into and not a boring page. Stuart Woods is one of my favorite authors as I have now read five of his books and plan on reading them all. Don't miss this one.
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Summary: SUSPENSFUL AND UNPREDICTABLE
Review: This book, by Stuart Woods, grabs your attention from page one and never lets go untill you've completed the book. I've never been a person who has just loved to read, but I have found a new hobby now that I discovered what an excellent author that Woods is. Not only do you feel like you know the characters very well, but Woods also makes you feel the pressure points and exitement of the story.
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