Quick & Dirty (A Stone Barrington Novel)
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (766 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0525494308 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 557 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Stone Barrington gets entangled in the intricate and rarefied art business in the latest thriller by #1 New York Times–bestselling author Stuart Woods.When a slam-bang of a crime brings a beautiful new client into Stone Barrington’s office, little does he know his association with her will pull him into a far more serpentine mystery in the exclusive world of art. It’s a business where a rare find could make a career—and a collection—and mistakes in judgment are costly. And under its genteel and high-minded veneer lurks an assortment of grifters and malfeasants eager to cash in on the game.In the upscale world of New York City’s luxury penthouses and grand Hamptons estates, it will take a man of Stone Barrington’s careful discernment and well-honed instincts to get to the truth without ruffling the wrong feathers because when it comes to priceless and
He is a native of Georgia and began his writing career in the advertising industry. . Stuart Woods is the author of more than sixty novels. Chiefs, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award. An avid sailor and pilot, Woods lives in Florida, Maine, and New Mexico
Praise for the Stone Barrington Novels: "An irresistible, luxury-soaked soap opera."--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"Mr. Woods knows how to portray the beautiful people, their manners and mores, their fluid and sparkling conversation, their easy expectations and all the glitter that surrounds and defines them. A master of dialogue, action and atmosphere, the Key West resident has added one more jewel of a thriller-mystery to his ever-growing collection."--Fort Myers Florida Weekly. A master of dialogue, action and atmosphere, the Key West resident has added one more jewel of a thriller-mystery to his ever-growing collection."--Fort Myers Florida WeeklyP