Book #59 in the Stone Barrington. The only way for a series to survive to #59 is to have a very loyal fan base. And how do you get such a base? You have to have some very good stories full of very good characters. Stone's playboy actions never interfere with his abilities to fall into hot water and escape smelling of roses. If you're looking for some seriously good thrillers, you've got a long way to catch up!

Like many others, I have read every Stone Barrington book by Stuart Woods (as well as all of his other series) and the past few were not as great as they have been in the past. But this one... Finally the Stuart Woods that I love to read!!

The book starts with Stone on his way home in a cab, when traffic stops. He gets out of the cab and turns for home when he sees a man getting beat up. He helps ward off the attacker and takes the man back to his house. It turns out the man was on his way to see Stone.

From there you get the fast paced Stone Barrington novel that everyone loves! Yes, there are still women, yes, Dino is there. But that is what I expect when reading a Stuart Woods novel. The plot was amlittle different this time and I enjoyed it! 4⭐

Thank you to Netgalley, G.P. Putnam Sons, and Stuart Woods for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Sturat Woods books featuring Stone Barrington are always interesting. He continues to be a rick playboy who alwaus has an atractive wman at his side. He is witty and sart and though a the books anout him have siilar themes they are all interesting

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an e ARC of this book.
Typical Stone but more engaging than the last I read. Get pretty tired of the casual sex but that's Stone. Entertaining plot with some twists.

3.5 stars

The Stone Barrington adventures just keep getting more and more absurd and terrific. What a great read when you just what something to relax your mind. Stone is terrific as are all of his friends in this exciting new addition. Between his different homes, planes and crazy plot, you turn every page until the end.

Gotta be honest: I've read a big bunch of books in the Stone Barrington series (this is the 59th, so make that a BIG bunch). But a couple of years ago, I simply got a little tired of reading about the high-powered attorney and ex-cop and his bed-hopping ways - a guy who at the wink of a pinky can drop $10 million on a house or in a politician's war chest (one of those beds - and chairs, and shower stalls - he occasionally shares is with the first female President of the United States, for gosh sake). But then, I had a chance to get a pre-release copy of the newest one from the publisher via NetGalley - thank you very much - and from the minute I opened it, I felt as if I'd reconnected with an old friend. The only downside was that by the time of day I started it, I just couldn't keep my eyes open late enough to finish in one sitting.

Make no mistake - Stone and his well-heeled friends, including the aforementioned Prez and the New York City Police Commissioner, haven't changed in the slightest; if anything, the money flows more freely (although in fairness, much of it comes from a wealthy-beyond-belief client). And the bed hopping, if I counted correctly, is limited to only two also wealthy-beyond-belief ladies this time out. The adventure begins as Stone is on his way to his office in his posh New York City mansion to meet a new client; seeing a man being mobbed by a couple of no-gooders, Stone jumps in to save the day - and learns the man he protected is his new client. And of course, said client is wealthy beyond belief.

It seems the client recently came into an enormous inheritance from his late father - and as he stays at a luxurious apartment in the Carlyle Hotel, Stone offers advice on negotiating a deal to purchase it. But then, the client is attacked once again, and, as they say, the plot thickens. Suddenly, both the client and Stone find themselves in danger, and Stone must call in all his friends to help (most are characters familiar to me from previous books, and I was happy to "see" them again). Getting to the bottom of things takes Stone and the gang all over the country, culminating in, shall I say, a rather exciting and financially rewarding end. Spread throughout is the standard "ho-hum" attitude toward every situation, whether it's between the sheets or facing a near-death experience (just after the bullet misses passing through your brain by inches, for instance, you turn to your guests to ask which kind of wine they prefer with dinner).

All in good fun - and the best one I've read for a while. That means this reader is back in the saddle and itching to trot - so bring on the next!

Stone is back into the thick of things, again. A new client he has agreed to take on is in quite a bit of danger, and Stone must save his new client. Someone is behind this diabolical plan, because not everything is as it appears to be. Can Stone succeed before its too late? Only one way to find out.....

This is vintage Stone Barrington, really engaging. If your a fan of Stone and his gang, you will enjoy this one. Sure, you have to suspend disbelief but the plot is well put together and fun to follow. Of course, women and wealth are sprinkled through the book. Unlikely plot points can be ignored since they fit into the Barrington mystique.

I loved seeing 2 characters brought back from earlier adventures, Sol Fink and Huey Horowitz. Most unexpected is a clue ab Barrington’s future with a world famous American political figure. We will see if Barrington changes his spots.

Thank you Netgalley for this fun trip with Stone and his troop