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New York Dead (Stone Barrington Novels) |  | Author: Stuart Woods
Publisher: Harper
Category: Book
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Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 19747
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 400
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 4.2 x 1
ISBN: 0061711861
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780061711862
ASIN: 0061711861
Publication Date: April 1, 2009
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Everyone is always telling Stone Barrington that he's too smart to be a cop, but it's pure luck that places him on the streets in the dead of night, just in time to witness the horrifying incident that turns his life inside out. Suddenly he's on the front page of every New York newspaper, and his life is hopelessly entwined in the increasingly shocking life (and perhaps death) of Sasha Nijinsky, the country's hottest and most beautiful television anchorwoman. No matter where he turns, the case is waiting for him, haunting his nights and turning his days into a living hell. Stone finds himself caught in a perilous web of unspeakable crimes, dangerous friends, and sexual depravity that has throughout it one common thread: Sasha.
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 A lot of fun! April 11, 2006
K. Sozaeva (Athens, GA USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
In this Stuart Woods' book, we find Stone Barrington in his first outing. He is a Lt. Detective on limited duty due to a bullet he took to his knee and has decided after an evening out to walk home in order to get some exercise to it when, in a case of being in either the right place at the right time, or wrong place at the wrong time, he witnesses a woman falling from a building. It turns out to be a rather famous TV personality who was scheduled to take her place as a co-anchor on a prestigious network the next night. When he arrives at her apartment he hears someone leaving it rapidly, but when he gives chase his knee gives out and he loses the person he was chasing. However, what is set up to be a relatively open-and-shut homicide case is quickly muddied by the arrival of a freelance journalist who got footage of her at the scene showing that she was still alive when put in the ambulance, by her diary that shows that she was severely depressed at times, and then by her disappearance - no body, no crime. Barrington's obsession with finding out the truth in this case, as opposed to just finding someone to stick with the crime, quickly puts him at odds with the rest of the department (with whom he never fit in all that well to begin with) and he soon finds himself railroaded out on a medical disability retirement. However, he has a background in law and decides to take the bar exam and set himself up that way. The twists just keep on coming as taxi drivers start getting murdered around the city, and Barrington begins to get notes purportedly from the missing star.
I started to read these books out of order when I picked up "Reckless Abandon" and then "Two Dollar Bill," then I decided to hold off until I put my hands on all of them and start at the beginning; I'm glad I have, because I can now look forward to a long line of these most excellent thrillers. Woods knows how to put together a great mystery and keep it exciting!
I had to struggle to put the book down! I needed the ending! May 23, 1999
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
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!
Surprising and suspenseful!!!! May 30, 2001
Jessica Davis (Virginia)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
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!
Excellent Book June 16, 2000
Robert B. Ressler (Indianapolis, Indiana)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
Outstanding! June 19, 2000
Geraden (New Jersey - USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
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