Books by Stuart Woods

Portrait of Stuart Woods

Stuart Woods was a bestselling American novelist celebrated for his sharp, fast-paced thrillers and urbane protagonists. Best known for the long-running Stone Barrington series, he built a world of intrigue, wealth, and danger that drew readers into the high-stakes lives of lawyers, politicians, and detectives. His crisp dialogue and cinematic storytelling made his novels instantly recognisable and consistently popular.

Over a prolific career spanning decades, Woods produced dozens of titles that blended suspense with sophistication, often set against glittering urban backdrops or exotic locales. His work continues to attract fans who enjoy clever plots, brisk pacing, and a touch of glamour within the crime and mystery genre.

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  • Black Dog

    Penguin Putnam Inc Black Dog

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  • Distant Thunder

    Penguin Putnam Inc Distant Thunder

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  • Near Miss

    Penguin Putnam Inc Near Miss

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  • Obsession

    Diversified Publishing Obsession

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  • HarperCollins Publishers Dead Eyes

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    Book SynopsisThe notes are signed "Admirer". At first respectful, they become increasingly bizarre and are accompanied first by roses, then by other more macabre offerings. "Admirer" begins to turn to in actress Chris Calloway's worst nightmare.

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  • HarperCollins Publishers New York Dead

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    Book Synopsis‘Silky-smooth… stylish suspense, with a winsome hero and agreeable dollops of sex, gore and demented mayhem’Kirkus ReviewTrade Review‘Hollywood-slick and fast-moving… enjoy the ride’Los Angelese Daily News ‘A fast-moving, well-written mystery’Washington Times

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  • HarperCollins Publishers Heat

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    Book SynopsisFramed by a fellow Drug Enforcement Agency Officer, Jesse Warden can count on at least 20 more years in prison, until he gets an offer he can't refuse. Warden's decision and its explosive consequences provide a surprising climax to this tale of a man whose life has spun out of control.

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  • HarperCollins Palindrome

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    Book SynopsisTells a story that moves from the urban chaos of Atlanta and Los Angeles to untamed island hideaways, from moments of tender passion to acts of overwhelming violence.

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Fresh Disasters

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    Book SynopsisA chance encounter with a small-time crook sends Stone Barrington straight into the heart of New York’s mafia underworld in this action-packed thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.It started out as just another late night at Elaine’s, but it ended with Stone on the horns of a dilemma. Forced to represent a sleazy but clueless con man, Stone finds that what could have been a throwaway case instead leads right to Carmine Datilla, a powerful mob boss with a notoriously bad temper and long reach. With the help of his ex-partner, Dino, Stone investigates “Datilla the Hun,” and the rest of the mob family, encountering intrigue and danger at every turn. Will Stone finally take a stand, or will he end up at the bottom of Sheepshead Bay?

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Shoot Him If He Runs

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Collateral Damage

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Doing Hard Time

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Reckless Abandon

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Loitering with Intent

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Orchid Blues

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  • Obsession

    Penguin Publishing Group Obsession

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Hot Pursuit

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  • Black Dog

    Penguin Putnam Inc Black Dog

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Sex Lies Serious Money

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  • L.A. Dead

    Penguin Putnam Inc L.A. Dead

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Blood Orchid

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  • Penguin Putnam Inc Dirty Work

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  • Class Act

    Penguin Putnam Inc Class Act

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    Book SynopsisStone Barrington takes down old and new enemies in the latest thriller from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods. After a rocky jaunt in Maine, Stone Barrington is settling back in New York City when an old client reaches out for help with a delicate matter. A feud they thought was put to rest long ago has reemerged with a vengeance, and reputations—and money—are now on the line. As Stone sets out to unravel a tangled web of crime and secrets, his mission becomes even more complicated when he makes an irresistible new acquaintance. In both the underbelly and upper echelons of New York, everyone has something to hide—and if Stone has learned anything, it’s that history has a way of repeating itself…  

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  • Strategic Moves

    Penguin Putnam Inc Strategic Moves

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  • Son of Stone 21 Stone Barrington Novel

    Penguin Putnam Inc Son of Stone 21 Stone Barrington Novel

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    Book SynopsisStone Barrington is faced with the biggest challenge of his life as Stuart Woods’s #1 New York Times bestselling series continues...After an eventful trip to Bel-Air and a reunion with his sophisticated (and very wealthy) former love, Arrington Calder, confirmed bachelor Stone Barrington is looking to stay in New York and cash in on his partnership at Woodman & Weld. Not only is he a rainmaker of one of the riches white-shoe law firms in town, he’s back in his element. Manhattan, after all, is his home, and no one is better than Stone at navigating both its shadowy underworlds and its chic society.   But Arrington has other plans for Stone, and his life is about to take a turn he never imagined...

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  • D.C. Dead

    Penguin Putnam Inc D.C. Dead

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    Book SynopsisOld friends converge on a new case when Stone Barrington is called to America’s capital in this explosive thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.After a shocking loss, Stone Barrington is at loose ends, unsure if he wants to stay in New York and continue his work as a partner at Woodman and Weld. It comes as a welcome relief when he’s summoned to Washington, D.C., by President Will Lee. The President has a special operation that calls for Stone’s unique skill set, and it’s a mission that will reunite him with his former partner—in bed and in crime—Holly Barker.

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Paris Match

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  • Insatiable Appetites

    Penguin Putnam Inc Insatiable Appetites

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  • Penguin Putnam Inc Hit List 53 Stone Barrington Novel

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    Book SynopsisStone Barrington faces down a vengeful miscreant in this latest heart-stopping thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling authorWhen Stone Barrington finds his name on a hit list, he plans to lie low until the culprit is caught. But when this foe shows no signs of stopping until his deadly objective is realized in full, Stone is left with no choice but to face the problem head-on.Armed and alert, Stone joins forces with his most savvy connections to catch the perpetrator before the next strike. But it turns out this scum is an expert at evasion in more ways than one, and the international cat-and-mouse hunt that ensues has Stone questioning if he has become the predator or the prey. . .

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  • Criminal Mischief

    Penguin Putnam Inc Criminal Mischief

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    Book SynopsisIn this exhilarating new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods, Stone Barrington goes up against an enemy on the run.After a dangerous adventure has him traveling up and down the coast, Stone Barrington is looking forward to some down time at his Manhattan abode. But when an acquaintance alerts him to a hinky plot being hatched across the city, he finds himself eager to pursue justice.  After the mastermind behind it all proves more evasive than anyone was expecting, Stone sets out on an international chase to places he's never gone before. With the help of old friends—and alluring new ones—Stone is determined to see the pursuit through to the end, even if it means going up against a foe more unpredictable than he has ever faced...

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  • Near Miss

    Random House USA Inc Near Miss

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    Book SynopsisStone Barrington faces down a deadly foe in the latest thrilling adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Following a string of adventures, Stone Barrington is enjoying some downtime in New York City when a chance encounter introduces him to a charming new companion. Too bad she also comes with the baggage of a persistent ex-boyfriend intent on retribution. As Stone skillfully dodges each disturbance, it becomes clear that there's an even more treacherous game being played behind the scenes. When long-standing grudges resurface, Stone is brought back into the orbit of some familiar enemies. He must use all of his tricks—as well as those of a few old friends—to evade trouble before it's too late. But this time, danger just might catch up with him.

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Capital Crimes

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Dark Harbor

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    Book SynopsisIn this perfect mix of sexy intrigue and swift suspense in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington investigates the suicide of a CIA officer—his own cousin...Stone Barrington hasn’t heard from his cousin, Dick Stone, in years. Then, an otherwise pleasant meal at Elaine’s is interrupted by the CIA with news of Dick’s death—apparently by his own hand. It seems that Dick Stone, a quiet family man who doubled as a CIA agent, methodically executed his wife, daughter, and then himself...or did he? Appointed executor of Dick’s will, Stone must settle the estate and—with the help of his ex-partner Dino and friend Holly Barker—piece together the elusive facts of his cousin’s life and death as a CIA operative. At every step, Stone knows he is being watched by Dick’s family—and one of them just may be the killer.

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  • Penguin Putnam Inc Deep Lie

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    Book SynopsisUndersea espionage meets heart-stopping suspense in this action-packed thriller in the Will Lee series featuring Kate Rule—from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods.Sifting through reams of seemingly unrelated intelligence, CIA analyst Katharine Rule discovers a chilling pattern: a rash of Russian submarine sightings in the Baltic Sea...a crafty Soviet spy-master in command...a carefully planned invasion about to be launched.   Her suspicions, however, are dismissed by those higher up. They say her theory is too crazy to be true. But to Katharine, it’s just crazy enough to succeed, unless she can stop it. If she’s right, an attack sub has already penetrated friendly waters. Worse yet, the enemy has penetrated deep into her own life, so deep she can touch him. And in this game, one wrong touch can mean a new world war. 

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  • Penguin Random House LLC Kisser

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  • Penguin Publishing Group Santa Fe Edge

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  • Penguin Putnam Inc Standup Guy Stone Barrington Novels

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    Book SynopsisStone Barrington’s newest client brings mayhem in his wake in this “edge-of-your-seat adventure”* in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.After giving some legal advice to a walk-in client, Stone Barrington thinks he’s done with the man. But several people are keenly interested in John Fratelli’s activities and how they relate to a long-ago crime...and some of them will stop at nothing to find the information they desire.On a hunt that leads from Florida’s tropical beaches to the posh vacation homes of the Northeast, Stone finds himself walking a tightrope between ambitious authorities and seedy lowlifes who all have the same prize in their sights. In this cutthroat contest of wills, it’s winner-takes-all—and Stone will need every bit of his cunning and resourcefulness to be the last man standing.

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  • Scandalous Behavior

    Penguin Putnam Inc Scandalous Behavior

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    Book SynopsisStone Barrington will need to keep calm and carry on if he wants to survive his English vacation in this “addictive”* thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.   After a series of nonstop adventures, Stone Barrington is eager for some peace and quiet in a rustic British setting. But no sooner does he land in England than he’s beset by an outrageous demand from a beautiful lady, and an offer he can’t refuse.Unfortunately, Stone quickly learns that his new acquisition comes with some undesired strings attached—namely, a deadly mystery involving the complex relationships of the local gentry, and a relentless adversary who raises the stakes with every encounter. Stone’s restful country vacation is looking like yet another troublesome situation, but with his tireless aplomb—and the help of a few friends—he is more than up to the challenge.

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  • Near Miss

    Penguin Putnam Inc Near Miss

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  • Black Dog

    Random House USA Inc Black Dog

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    Book SynopsisStone Barrington must battle a nasty opponent in the latest action-packed thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.After returning home from a treacherous adventure, Stone Barrington is all too happy to settle back down in his New York City abode. But when he''s introduced to a glamorous socialite with a staggering inheritance, Stone realizes his days are about to be anything but quiet. As it turns out, Stone''s intriguing new companion has some surprisingly familiar ties and other far more sinister ones—including a nefarious enemy who gets too close for comfort. When it becomes clear that this miscreant will stop at nothing to get what he wants, and will endanger all whom Stone holds dear, Stone must step in to protect his friends and prevent a dangerous madman from wreaking havoc across the city.

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  • Barely Legal

    Penguin Putnam Inc Barely Legal

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  • The Run CD Low Price

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Run CD Low Price

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  • HarperCollins Heat

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    Book SynopsisDelivers a story of intrigue and deception about a man whose life is out of control.

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  • The Short Forever

    Penguin Putnam Inc The Short Forever

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  • Iron Orchid

    Penguin Putnam Inc Iron Orchid

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  • Run Before the Wind Will Lee Novels Paperback

    Penguin Putnam Inc Run Before the Wind Will Lee Novels Paperback

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    Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods presents a breathtaking story of suspense and high-adventure in the second novel in the Will Lee series.Will Lee ran from a life of Southern wealth and privilege to spend a peaceful summer on the coast of Ireland. But there is no peace in this beautiful, troubled land. Restless and dissatisfied, Will dreams of shipbuilding and sailing on crystal-blue waters. Then an explosion of senseless violence drags the young American drifter into a lethal game of terror and revenge. For the fires of hatred rage unchecked in the place of lush, rolling hills and deadly secrets. Now Will Lee must run for his life from a bloody past that is not his own—and he will find no sanctuary on the rolling waves of the Irish sea... 

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  • Penguin Random House LLC Santa Fe Dead

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    Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods returns with the third fast-paced thriller featuring Santa Fe, New Mexico’s take-no-prisoners attorney Ed Eagle...When his black widow wife failed to take him out in her murder for hire plot, Ed Eagle figured he was in the clear. But now that Barbara has escaped from police custody, Ed knows that his life, the life of his new girlfriend and, of course, any rich man unlucky enough to be lured into Barbara’s web, is in extreme danger. To add to his troubles, Ed has taken on a new client, Don Wells, who may or may not have murdered his own wife and son.   From the posh resorts of southern California to the New Mexico desert and the seedy hotels of Tijuana, Ed Eagle will follow every lead—and hope that he doesn’t wind up Santa Fe dead.

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    £10.44

  • Penguin Random House LLC Lucid Intervals A Stone Barrington Novel by Stuart Woods

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