Book : Double Jeopardy (a Stone Barrington Novel) - Woods,..

-Titulo Original : Double Jeopardy (a Stone Barrington Novel)

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G.P. Putnams Sons

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Stone Barrington faces down danger on all sides in the latest thriller from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods.Stone Barrington is settling in for a stretch in New York when he receives news that demands immediate action. An old family matter has unexpectedly resurfaced, and Stone must decamp to the craggy shores of Maine to address the issue head-on. There, Stone finds that a dual-pronged threat is hiding in plain sight among the stately houses and exclusive coastal clubs, and the incursion isnt easily rebuffed. These enemies have friends in high places, funds to spare, and a score to settle with Stone . . . and only the cleverest plot will draw them out into the open. From luxuriously renovated homes to the choppy ocean waters, the pursuit can only lead to an explosive end. Review “Stuart Woods never fails to deliver suspenseful and entertaining plots. His characters are always finely honed and his dialogue pitch perfect. This is especially true in Double Jeopardy, which makes for a clever and captivating reading experience.”-Bookreporter 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. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1Stone Barrington walked into his office on a Monday morning and found three pink memo slips, saying that a John Keegan had called and needed to see him urgently.Joan Robertson, his secretary, came into the room without being asked, and said, No, I dont know who he is. Hes been leaving messages on the machine since early this morning.Perhaps you know why theres no number to call back on these slips?Oh, I just thought Id make life more difficult for you. Isnt that my job?Im just asking.I can only write down the messages left, she said. If there had been a number, I would have written that down, too. If past performance is any indication, hell call back.I cant argue with that, Stone said. His phone rang. Joan picked it up.The Barrington Practice at Woodman & Weld, she said. Ah, yes, Mr. Keegan, I have him right here. She handed Stone the phone with a triumphant grin.Good morning, this is Stone Barrington.Thank God, Keegan said. My name is John Keegan, call me Jack. I need to speak to you in person as soon as possible.Where are you, Jack?In a cab, on the way in from the airport.A New York airport?Sorry, yes. LaGuardia. I just got off the shuttle from Boston.Do you have my address?Keegan spoke it to him.May I know what this is about?Ill tell you when I see you. Suffice to say, its a family matter.Ill be available when you get here. I hope you brought your raincoat and galoshes. But Keegan had hung up. It was pouring outside.A few minutes later, the office doorbell rang. Stones office was in a former dentists office in a house that he had inherited from a great-aunt many years before and remodeled. He heard the sounds of an umbrella closing and outer clothing being shucked off.Joan stuck her head in. Mr. Keegan to see you, she said, slightly damp.Keegan walked in wearing a good suit and a necktie, and carrying an old-fashioned briefcase, stuffed. He dropped it on the floor with a thump and offered his hand.Stone shook it and waved him to a seat. I expect you could use some hot coffee, Stone said.Oh, yes.How? Joan asked.Black, please.Its strong. Do you want it weaker?Strong is good.She left and returned with a steaming mug and set it on a small table beside him. He sipped it gratefully.You said this was a family matter, Stone said. I have only one family member, a son, Peter, who lives in Los Angeles. Is this about him?No, sorry. The other side of the family. H