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Dead in the Water: A Novel (A Stone Barrington Novel Book 3) by [Stuart Woods]

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Stone Barrington only wants a winter getaway from the chill of New York in the beautiful, tropical Caribbean paradise of St. Mark's. But what the lawyer and ex-cop gets instead is the chance to defend Allison Manning. The beautiful young woman stands accused of killing her rich husband on board their luxurious yacht and then burying him at sea.

Stone isn't exactly conversant with the island country's law, but this much is clear to him: Allison is being railroaded by the perverse sense of justice of a prosecutor who will do anything to stay in office. Donning the robe and wig of a British barrister, Stone does everything he can to save Allison—from publicizing the case all over the American press to conducting the kind of smart, tough investigation that money can't buy. Just when he has the jury in the palm of his hands, a shocking reversal of fortune changes everything. And what was once a sure thing begins to look a lot like a death sentence.

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About the Author

Stuart Woods is the author of more than forty novels, including the New York Times bestselling Stone Barrington and Holly Barker series. An avid sailor and pilot, he lives in New York City, Florida, and Maine.

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Millionaire author Paul Phillips Manning died on board his yacht while on a Caribbean cruise with his sexy young wife, Allison. She claims he had a heart attack, and due to the climate and distance from port, she was forced to dispose of the body at sea. Sir Winston Sutherland, the minister of justice on the tiny island of St. Marks, isn't buying it and charges her with homicide. The trial and the execution could both be completed within a week. Vacationing New York lawyer and investigator Stone Barrington comes to the damsel's aid and soon winds up in her bed. Now in his fourth appearance, the suave and priapic Barrington soon finds himself embroiled in a case in which nothing is as it seems, from Allison's story to Manning's death to the agenda of the Charles Laughton^-like Sir Winston Sutherland. This is a cleverly plotted, witty crime caper with a dash of sex, a likably roguish hero, and a surprising twist at the finish. Great for lightweight summer reading. Wes Lukowsky --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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A clever, engaging mystery that keeps the reader off-balance...you can always count on a solid effort from Stuart Woods, and this is one of his best.

-- "Detroit Free Press"

A roller-coaster ride, teeming with plot twists.

-- "Chicago Tribune"

A tale of intrigue, double and triple-cross...spellbinding...[with] a bang-up ending that will leave you reeling.

-- "St. Petersburg Times" --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

From Kirkus Reviews

Woods bounces back from the doldrums of his last few formula thrillers in this tidy did-she-do-it puzzler, nicely stirred by Caribbean breezes. When the 45-foot yacht Expansive puts into the island paradise of St. Marks, the only thing missing is the skipper, mystery novelist Paul Manning, who, his wife tearfully tells the authorities, suffered a fatal heart attack while she watched helplessly from high atop a mast, and had to be buried at sea. The story's good enough for the coroner's inquest, but not for Sir Winston Sutherland, the ambitious Minister of Justice, who thinks a high-profile conviction might be just the thing to vault him into the aging Prime Minister's post. Luckily for Allison, she has just the credentials (blond hair, killer bod, boundless sexual stamina) to secure herself the premier legal representation on St. Marks: vacationing New York lawyer Stone Barrington (Dirt, 1996, etc.), whose appetite for adventure, etc., has been whetted by the unexpected absence of his live-in girlfriend Arrington Carter. It's a case that suits Woods's talent for streamlined, unnuanced narrative down to the shoreline. With no witnesses but Allison--now enjoying a cool $12 million payoff from Paul's insurance--and virtually no physical evidence showing how (or even whether) Paul met his death, Stone doesn't have to bother arguing the facts; all he has to do is orchestrate a massive p.r. campaign designed to impress on the government what a disaster a conviction would be for St. Marks's crucial tourist industry-- while trying to find some wiggle room in the island's draconian trial law, which pretty much assumes that the accused is guilty and the real crime would be keeping the jury past dinnertime. Trying to make this neat, utterly unsurprising, tale-- Woods's best since L.A. Times (1993)--last more than one sitting would be like staying up all night nursing a Godiva truffle. (Book-of-the-Month Club alternate selection; $300,000 ad/promo) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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A clever, engaging mystery that keeps the reader off-balance...you can always count on a solid effort from Stuart Woods, and this is one of his best.

-- "Detroit Free Press"

A roller-coaster ride, teeming with plot twists.

-- "Chicago Tribune"

A tale of intrigue, double and triple-cross...spellbinding...[with] a bang-up ending that will leave you reeling.

-- "St. Petersburg Times" --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

From AudioFile

Richard Ferrone takes on the persona of Stone Barrington, a Manhattan attorney. His superb acting skills and outstanding narrating abilities combine to present an ingenious, suspenseful plot, with exciting twists and turns. Did the beautiful Allison Manning, in whom Stone has more than a professional interest, murder her famous writer-husband? Why does Sir Winston, St. Marks Island's minister of justice, want to hang Allison? Ferrone's slightly accented but clear and concise voice provides warmth to Woods's appealing story, which is part romance and all mystery and intrigue. A pleasurable, exciting experience awaits listeners. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the cassette edition.

From Library Journal

Woods, popular author of 16 novels, easily translates to audiocassette since his writing has a straightforward, easy-to-understand quality. Dead in the Water, for example, has been given at least three audiocassette interpretations. Richard Ferrone, who reads for Recorded Books, has a certain dramatic flair but does not alter or vary his accent with the different speakers; since the book is so heavily into dialog, this is a negative factor. Jonathan Marosz, who reads for Books on TapeR, has a more journalistic style; however, he succeeds nicely in creating different voice patterns, accents, and cadences for his speakers. The mystery involves ex-cop, Manhattan attorney Stone Barrington, who has taken a January vacation in the Caribbean. There, he meets blonde, beautiful Allison Manning, who must explain how her husband has disappeared. There are, of course, intriguing twists and turns that keep the listener guessing as to what really happened to Paul Manning, and Stone soon becomes enmeshed in helping Allison prove that she did not murder her husband. The sound quality of both recorded presentations is quite clear. Both are well recommended for popular collections.?Jacqueline Seewald, Red Bank Regional H.S., Little Silver, NJ
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the cassette edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000FC11D8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins e-books; Reprint edition (March 17, 2009)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 17, 2009
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2888 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0061711918

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Stuart Woods is the author of forty-four novels, including the New York Times-bestselling Stone Barrington series and Holly Barker series. The last twenty-eight of them have been New York Times best-sellers. He is an avid private pilot, flying his own jet on two book tours a year. His latest novel is Santa Fe Edge,to be published on September 21st. You may see his tour schedule and learn more about the author on his website, www.stuartwoods.com.

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Rod C. Mckenzie

Very good Stuart Woods

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 25, 2023

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A very good Stone Barrington novel. Great plot plus a few unexpected twists. Just the craftsmanship one has come to expect from Stuart Woods as the Barrington series has and will continue to evolve.

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Things that make you go hmmmm

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 9, 2022

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So....another one with a few interesting twists and turns. Pretty good read, but I'm beginning to see a pattern trait with the main character and that doesn't impress me. Story was decent even though I figured out some things as I went along. Some predictably here. Overall, this one has me on to the next if for no other reason than you kinda have to....

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Brilliant

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 30, 2022

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Not sure how I missed this #3 in the series because I have read a ton of the Stone Barrington books. Mr. Woods has a knack for presenting the most unusual plots with twists & turns to make you not want to put the book down. This time Stone gets drawn into a situation where he feels the need to help a beautiful stranger on the island of St. Marks & it’s almost more that he can handle. I really liked the characters Lewis & Thomas. Not so much the prosecutor & Prime Minister although they are par for the course in some countries. Very satisfying book in this series. If you have read any of these books you know what kind of morals Stone has or doesn’t have. That’s all that needs to be said. These books can be read as stand alone but there’s always references to his previous cases & women so that ties them together.

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Paul La Fata

Third great read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 14, 2022

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An excellent book really enjoyed it it's my third one from Stuart
woods. There were different areas of the book that were just impossible to believe could actually happen but the more you read the more you understand why he put certain information and facts at that point. The ending of the book was phenomenal and I look forward to book number four

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 23, 2021

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I really enjoy the Stone Barrington series, however, there tends to be too much detail when it comes to flying, and in this book, sailing. I don’t want to read an entire page of flying or sailing jargon. We know that Stone is a pilot. There’s no reason to emphasize that in every book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 23, 2021

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As the song says, “Love’s much lovelier the second time around.“ Even though I knew where this was going, I thoroughly enjoyed the ride.

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Valerie Tutor

Fun & light Suspense - Perfect for a Day by the Pool or the Beach

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 27, 2016

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These are light mysteries - easy reading when you are at the pool or on the beach. Nothing too complicated. The lead characters, Stone Barrington (& his friends - Dino, etc) are likable characters with good personalities. They lead good fiction character lives, of course. With money, women, opportunities, etc. just falling into their laps on a regular basis. :) I would say that the leading man, Stone, who is supposed to be very smart, seems to have no qualms about jumping into bed with all manner of strange women at the drop off a hat. Even if he is dating someone else. His motto appears to be "love the one you're with" & love is not really the word. Ahem. You would think his days being a detective would make him a bit more cautious before inviting strangers into his life and his home but when it comes to beautiful women his brain seems to head south. Of course, then we wouldn't have half the story lines for these books. Still, they are fun reading and I hope Mr. Woods, who has visited my island of Sanibel several times, will continue to keep this series and characters alive. I am addicted to them now.

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MarsMan

No Elaine's, No Dino, Yeah, Great Book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 3, 2012

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I have read four or five (I can't remember the exact number) of Woods' more recent books and they all pretty much average between two and three stars. I decided to take a chance of this older book. With the exception of seemingly ridiculous and numerous coincidences--that Woods loves to put in his books--this book kept me up at night as to see what was going to happen next. What kept this book from being a five star book was the aforementioned coincidences. Everyone seems to know everyone in this story. For instance (possible spoiler here) when a random reporter comes to the island to report on the situation, she coincidentally has heard of Stone Barrington (a regular cop/lawyer) from what was said about him in the press a few years earlier. Not only does she remember hearing about him in the papers, but she remembers every detail of his life. These types of coincidences happen frequently in this book, and this one in particular does nothing to further the plot. Anyway, with that aside, this is a good book. A lot better than many of his that I've read.

I was also delighted to see that nothing happened at Elaine's and that Dino only showed up in the last few pages. I hate Elaine's and Dino.

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Renato Massari

E l'Italia dov' è?

Reviewed in Italy 🇮🇹 on September 1, 2016

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Come negli altri libri di Stuart Woods ci sono misteri, bellissime donne che si concedono facilmente al detective e barche super accessoriate. Mancano, stavolta,il buon cibo e i bei vestiti italiani, ma sono sicuro che è solo una svista.

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C F

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 22, 2016

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Excellent Story.

M thomson

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 14, 2014

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i loved it!

さんぺい

シリーズ第3作です。

Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on January 26, 2003

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この作品では、第7作のコールド・パラダイスに登場する人達が出てきます。
他の巻と違って、アクションはなく、弁護士バリントンが弁護士資格を持たない旧イギリス領の小国で美しい女性を救おうと悪戦苦闘します。
第7作を先に読んでしまったので、どういう結末になるか分かっていましたが、それでもなかなか楽しめました。

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nana_nana

Nice twist and turn

Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on January 7, 2018

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I like this series because Stone is very attractive man and everything goes well in the end with a nice twist and turn.
I will definitely read 4th volume of this series.

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