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Liked It “I was first introduced to Stone Barrington, the hero who always gets the lady and his man in `COLD PARADISE'. I started in the middle of the series because the premise of that particular book interested me but once I finished, I was hooked on the series. Stone Barrington is a 007 type of agent...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I am convinced that this is the male fantasy series (though I like it enough for brain candy reading), and I do get irritated by his serial bed-hopping. This guy does not practice safe sex, ever!!!, and the women never protest or request the use of a condom. Then he may!!! apologize and...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I am convinced that this is the male fantasy series (though I like it enough for brain candy reading), and I do get irritated by his serial bed-hopping. This guy does not practice safe sex, ever!!!, and the women never protest or request the use of a condom. Then he may!!! apologize and pledge his being healthy. He's clearly not worried. He makes money right and left, and pays all the taxes owed. He gets the best clothes donated to him from a former, dead movie star and on and on with the windfalls. This installment was very slow in the beginning, seeming to focus on the fact that two former lovers were available on his case in London. That does not stop him from speculating about the other beautiful women he meets (re their availability). He finally confronts the danger that is predictable in this adventures. Rather ho hum this time around.”
unfinished woman wrote this review Tuesday, July 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“interesting...so far”
Rommel T wrote this review Thursday, May 1 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I was first introduced to Stone Barrington, the hero who always gets the lady and his man in `COLD PARADISE'. I started in the middle of the series because the premise of that particular book interested me but once I finished, I was hooked on the series. Stone Barrington is a 007 type of agent minus the flashy equipment, but he is every bit as much the ladies man. In `THE SHORT FOREVER' Stone is hired to watch over the niece of John Bartholomew, a very rich and very influential man who supplies Stone with only the best while under his employ, a room at the best hotel in London and an unlimited supply of cash. However, Stone soon finds out that there is more to this case than meets the eye and it turns out that Bartholomew may not be who he says he is. Now with English federal agents on his tale he must try to piece this case together while trying to stay on the good side of one agent in particular, the beautiful and mysterious Carpenter.
dee~kay~tee wrote this review Monday, February 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The Stone Barrington books are perfect summer reads, great for a relaxing day at the beach. If you are looking for something with a little intrigue, a little sex and a lot of glitz and glamour to let your imagination run wild this is the series for you.
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0 of 1 members found this review helpful“5/5 A Suave, Sophisticated Mystery with a Bond-ish Hero
Cheryl Kaye Tardif, bestselling suspense author wrote this review Sunday, June 24 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
In The Short Forever by Stuart Woods, retired homicide detective-turned-PI Stone Barrington--a cross between James Bond and Spenser--is sent on what might be a 'wild goose chase'. His assignment: to find his mysterious new client's missing niece who is somewhere in London.
Stone leaves the US and the niece, Erica Burroughs, is found rather quickly. But then the plot thickens. She has no uncle. Stone is stumped. He soon finds himself embroiled in a puzzling case, where most of the pieces don't add up. Just who is his client John Bartholomew? And what does he want with Erica and her drug-smuggling boyfriend Lance Cabot?
Erica introduces the dashing detective to her sister Monica, and things heat up. And the appearance of two former lovers unsettles Stone, especially when old flame Sarah Buckminster hosts a weekend get-together with her fiance James and invites Erica, Monica, Lance and Stone. But fun and games turns swiftly into tragedy as a boating accident claims a life. Then more bodies turn up and Stone is thrown headfirst into an international dilemma.
Best Selling author Stuart Woods delves deep into his characters, giving them plausible backgrounds and emotions. He creates means, motive and opportunity for each suspect and gives you just the right mix of action, suspense and romance. This page-turner contains every element that makes an excellent suspense and Woods drives home the twists at every possible corner.
If you're looking for a good read, with interesting, quirky and multi-faceted characters and tons of fast-paced action, pick up a copy of The Short Forever. Kudos, Mr. Woods!
~ Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a freelance journalist, book reviewer and editor. She is also the author of three mystery novels set in Canada, including the bestselling ‘assisted suicide novel’ Whale Song, which was released April1st, 2007, by provocative publisher Kunati Books.
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