Rating: 
Summary: Extremely Average
Review: This is my first Woods book, and as a fan of this genre I was very disappointed. The love story between Cary and Stone in this novel is one of the most unrealistic, ridiculous ones I have ever read. Right before the rather dull and predictable climax, Stone dreams of marrying this woman and having kids with her. WHY???? Other than her apparent physical attributes and sexual prowess she offers nothing of substance. By the end of the novel, even before the incredibly predictable revelation of who pushed Sasha, she was an immensely unlikable person. Yet we are to believe that our handsome, intelligent protagonist is in love with this woman. COME ON!!!
The only reason I gave it 2 stars was because there were one or two plot twists early on that I found interesting. Even though I have a couple of Woods paperbacks on my shelf, I am not sure I will read him again. If so, I hope the next one is better than this mess.
Rating: 
Summary: A Great Mystery
Review: This is one of Stuart Woods' best. It is a "can't put down" from the beginning.
Rating:
Summary: Outstanding!
Review: This is the second of the Stone Barrington series I've read. (Worst Fears Realized was the first.) I simply couldn't put it down. With action from beginning to end as well as plot twists that hit you from all different angles, this book if oneo f the best I've read. One thing to note; it is not for the faint of heart. Woods has a knack for the descriptive that makes his work not only addictive, but very realistic. You'll feel like you are right there in the book.
Rating:
Summary: Great book, lousy narrator
Review: This review is about the abridged audiobook narrated by Efrem Zimbalist.I have read quite a few of Stuart Woods' books. This is one of the best. Stone Barrington is a very appealing character. The book is quite suspenseful and a real page-turner. The one negative is the narrator, Efrem Zimbalist. He uses the same voice for all the characters. This makes his narration rather dull. I have listened to many audio books and most of the narrators offer a variety of voices for different characters.
Rating:
Summary: Surprising and suspenseful!!!!
Review: This was the first book by Stuart Woods that I have read. I couldn't put it down! Now, I have gone and purchased all of the books published in the Stone Barrington series. I hope the rest of the books are as hooking! This book kept me turning pages without even noticing the time. I really like a book that keeps me guessing as to "who done it" and trying to piece the clues together. This book does just that. It is the first in the Stone Barrington series and I would definitly recommend it to anyone who likes a mystery! I hope you enjoy!
Rating:
Summary: My first Woods, but also my last
Review: To be honest, I'm surprised by all the 4- and 5-star ratings. Despite the stray twist here and there, this book was extremely predictable. The dialogue did not ring true, and I also had the sense of the author pulling the characters around by the nose in order to facilitate his plot. This was especially noticable in the actions of Dino and the other cops -- occasionally they would do something that seemed to come out of left field. Later, a plot point would develop and I would say, "Ah, that's why the author had them doing that." The last thing you want is to see the author pulling the strings, so to speak, behind a work of fiction.
Rating:
Summary: Unique Mystery
Review: Wow. What a book. There are more twists and turns in this one than a garden maze. Woods once again produces a magnificent work. He manages to combine some really original ideas with some elemental suspense elements to create a sensational thriller, that, for all of its originality manages to maintain its plausibility. The mental imagery invoked by this novel kept me awake for more than a few nights. You won't be able to put it down. And when you do finish, you won't be able to sleep.
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