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Desperate Measures - (Stone Barrington Novel) by Stuart Woods (Paperback)

Desperate Measures - (Stone Barrington Novel) by  Stuart Woods (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Stone Barrington faces down danger on New York's mean streets in the latest thriller from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods.</b> <p/>Upon returning to the states from a European jaunt, Stone Barrington makes the acquaintance of a stunning woman who seems like she could be an ideal candidate to meet some of his professional--and personal--needs. Before long, though, Stone is put to the task of protecting his new hire when New York City is rocked by a series of disturbing crimes, and it looks as if she might be the next target. <p/>In the city that never sleeps there's always a plot being hatched, and the only recourse is constant vigilance and a bit of luck. But if those defensive systems fail, Stone will have to go head-to-head against some of the most dastardly scum he's ever faced . . .<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[An] irresistible, luxury-soaked soap opera.--<i>Publishers Weekly </i> <p/>Woods creates another action-packed thriller for his readers to devour, with plenty of interesting twists and turns that make for a nonstop, can't catch-your-breath read.--<i>Booklist </i> <p/>Mr. Woods knows how to portray the beautiful people, their manners and mores, their fluid and sparkling conversation, their easy expectations and all the glitter that surrounds and defines them. A master of dialogue, action and atmosphere, the Key West resident has added one more jewel of a thriller-mystery to his ever-growing collection.--F<i>ort Myers Florida Weekly</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Stuart Woods</b> is the author of more than eighty-five novels, including the #1 <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling Stone Barrington series. He is a native of Georgia and began his writing career in the advertising industry. <i>Chiefs</i>, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award. An avid sailor and pilot, Woods lives in Florida, Maine, and Connecticut.

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