D.C. Dead - (Stone Barrington Novel) by Stuart Woods (Paperback)

About the Book

After a shocking loss, Stone Barrington is summoned to Washington, D.C., by the President, who has a special operation that calls for Stone's unique skill set; it's a mission that will reunite him with his former partner in bed and in crime, Holly Barker. Available in a tall Premium Edition.

Book Synopsis

Old 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.

Review Quotes

Praise for D.C. Dead

"An exciting entry that possibly wraps up one of the longest-running story threads in Woods' popular series."--Booklist

"Engaging...The story line is fast-paced...fans of the series still will enjoy D.C. Dead."--Midwest Book Review

More Praise for Stuart Woods

"Stuart Woods is a no-nonsense, slam-bang storyteller."--Chicago Tribune

"A world-class mystery writer...I try to put Woods's books down and I can't."--Houston Chronicle

"Mr. Woods, like his characters, has an appealing way of making things nice and clear."--The New York Times

"Woods certainly knows how to keep the pages turning."--Booklist

"Since 1981, readers have not been able to get their fill of Stuart Woods' New York Times bestselling novels of suspense."--Orlando Sentinel

"Woods's Stone Barrington is a guilty pleasure...he's also an addiction that's harder to kick than heroin."--Contra Costa Times (California)

About the Author

Stuart Woods is the author of more than eighty-five novels, including the #1 New York Times-bestselling Stone Barrington series. He is a native of Georgia and began his writing career in the advertising industry. Chiefs, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award. An avid sailor and pilot, Woods lives in Florida, Maine, and Connecticut.