Worst Fears Realized

Stone Barrington, Book 5

By: Stuart Woods

Narrated by: Richard Ferrone

The author of nearly two dozen bestsellers, including Orchid Beach and Swimming to Catalina, Stuart Woods unfailingly entertains legions of fans with his suspenseful novels. Fifth in the series featuring the dashing, sophisticated Stone Barrington, this captivating thriller offers nonstop action.

Stone and his ex-partner, Dino, are facing every policeman’s worst fear. The people close to them are being murdered, probably by someone the two of them sent to prison in the past. To complicate matters, Stone finds himself involved in a distracting relationship with a woman who may be as dangerous as she is beautiful. As the body count multiplies, Stone and Dino race against time to find clues to the brilliant killer’s identity.

Through glitzy restaurants, dark back alleys, and posh summer communities, the suave Stone Barrington faces mobsters, a bomber, and a former lover to get his man.

“After nearly two dozen books, Woods can still surprise readers.”—Booklist

More mayhem? Listen to all of our Stone Barrington mysteries.©1999 Stuart Woods (P)1999 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"With sharply drawn characters, a plot that's satisfying to the last dirty deed, and a story that flows with the effortless grace attained only by a master, this seductive novel will have readers twitching with suspense." (Library Journal)

Not a favorite

First allow me to be fair I didn’t start at the beginning of the Stone Barrington series. My introduction to the series began with Tony Roberts. After listening to this gentlemen reading of the story left me cold. He lacks the range of Mr Roberts. Now to the story the USA version of James Bond slightly off his game. He had capable assistance available to him to willing to at least investigate the problem. His sole request to the this offer was a small request. Stone suddenly needed more assistance to assist Stone out serious trouble but didn’t ask for help. Fortunately, the person offering the help acted on his own. The good part of that was that Stone could not be involved in how the problem was resolved. The reason this a weak part of the story is that the assistance came from someone wanting Stone to marry his daughter. This was after a couple of tumbles in bed. And a desire to have a reason to dispose her philandering husband. That would allow he and Stone avoid tangible proof of involvement. The fact is he didn’t need Stone. There several of these things in the story. Add the weak parts of the story and the less than thrilling reading you get disappointed.

Another good detective mystery for Stone Barrington

I like the basic plot and character development. But have issues with amount of sexual escapades in each novel.

Each book is interesting and compelling for a short listen.

Action Packed

Fast moving action packed tale of Hurry Up before more are dead!! So many details happening so rapidly you'd best pay attention...Good Ol' Stone brings all his best! Great vacation book!

Great, as always!

In the style of Stone Barrington, Stuart Woods continues to develop his characters. Although a bit dated in terms of using the house phones and often inconvenienced because a phone wasn't available, this novel still reads like a great detective who-done-it.

No Continuity

I read series books in order. Was surprised to find the GIRL baby born in the previous book and become a BOY. I get very annoyed when authors do not make sure their series books have no continuity