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When Stone Barrington takes on a wealthy heiress as his client, he finds himself handling a whole lot of trouble in this “this glossy, modern take on the classic detective story” (Publishers Weekly).   Stone Barrington’s newest client is a poised lady of considerable wealth who’s looking for help discouraging the attentions of a tenacious gentleman. But no sooner does Stone fend off the offensive party than his client becomes involved in two lethal crimes. With suspects aplenty, Stone probes deep into his client’s life to find the truth, and he discovers that the heart of the mystery may be a stunningly beautiful vestige of a bygone era. It’s a piece with a long and storied past and untold value...the kind of relic someone might kill for. Among the upper crust nearly everyone has buried a skeleton or two, and it will take all of Stone’s investigative powers to determine whose secrets are harmless, and whose are deadly.

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Praise for Family Jewels Tony trappings, colorful characters, and a magnificent McGuffin . . . Dry-witted dialogue keeps the tone light and drives this glossy, modern take on the classic detective story. Publishers Weekly 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. Booklist Praise for Scandalous Behavior Addictive . . . Pick [Scandalous Behavior] up at your peril. You can get hooked. Lincoln Journal-Star Woods offers another wild ride with his hero, bringing readers back into a world of action-packed adventure, murder and mayhem, steamy romance, and a twist you don t see coming. Booklist Extravagant . . . a series of escalating, sometimes amusing, tit-for-tat maneuvers ensue and eventually turn deadly. . . . Stone remains unflappable. Publishers Weekly Praise for the Stone Barrington novels: Plenty of fast-paced action and deluxe experiences that keep the pages turning. Woods is masterful with his use of dialogue and creates natural and vivid scenes for his readers to enjoy. The Sun News Stone Barrington is back to give fans another fun-filled ride of action and suspense. Suspense Magazine From the Hardcover edition.

Praise for Family Jewels Tony trappings, colorful characters, and a magnificent McGuffin . . . Dry-witted dialogue keeps the tone light and drives this glossy, modern take on the classic detective story. Publishers Weekly 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. Booklist Praise for Scandalous Behavior Addictive . . . Pick [Scandalous Behavior] up at your peril. You can get hooked. Lincoln Journal-Star Woods offers another wild ride with his hero, bringing readers back into a world of action-packed adventure, murder and mayhem, steamy romance, and a twist you don t see coming. Booklist Extravagant . . . a series of escalating, sometimes amusing, tit-for-tat maneuvers ensue and eventually turn deadly. . . . Stone remains unflappable. Publishers Weekly Praise for the Stone Barrington novels: Plenty of fast-paced action and deluxe experiences that keep the pages turning. Woods is masterful with his use of dialogue and creates natural and vivid scenes for his readers to enjoy. The Sun News Stone Barrington is back to give fans another fun-filled ride of action and suspense. Suspense Magazine From the Hardcover edition.

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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.

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