A Delicate Touch, Stuart Woods
A Delicate Touch, Stuart Woods
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A Delicate Touch

Bestseller

Author: Stuart Woods

Narrator: Tony Roberts

Unabridged: 7 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 12/31/2018


Synopsis

Stone Barrington uncovers a societal minefield in this exhilarating adventure from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Stuart Woods.

When an old acquaintance reaches out to Stone Barrington requesting assistance, the job seems easy enough. She needs an expert in an esoteric field, someone with both the knowledge and careful dexterity to solve a puzzle. But the solution to one small problem blows the lid open on a bigger scandal going back decades, and involving numerous prominent New Yorkers who would prefer the past stay buried.

With this explosive information in-hand, Stone Barrington is caught between a rock and a hard place, his only options either to play it safe to the detriment of others, or to see justice done and risk fatal exposure. But when it comes to Stone Barrington, danger is usually just around the corner . . . so he may as well throw caution to the wind.

About Stuart Woods

The American novelist hailing from Georgia, Stuart Woods, had a long and lustrous career in competition sailing. The interest, maybe obsession, with sailing began after he had spent time in London, then Ireland to write a novel about an old family story which he had heard as a child. He began putting together a crew for sailing competition shortly after he moved to Ireland.

It was in conjunction with a certain race, the MORCRA Azores Race and the OSTAR, Woods met with publishers to trade writing a book about his sailing experiences in return for sponsorship of the races. Golden Harp was launched in 1975, followed by Golden, Golden Apple, Golden Shamrock, Golden Delicious, and Harp.

Wood's novel, Blue Water. Green Skipper was published in 1977. His next book took a different turn and was based on his extensive travels around England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. It was entitled, A Romantic's Guide to the Country Inns of Britain and Ireland. He then followed those two non-fiction books with several series of novels featuring recurring casts of characters and also with characters and their love interests, and frequent use of the New York restaurant Elaine's as a meeting place. Woods has published a memoir, a travel book, and forty-four novels in a thirty-seven year career.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Skip on January 19, 2019

Mixed feelings about this one. The premise was solid: some old files are discovered in an old safe belonging to Eduardo Bianchi, with damaging evidence about his old Mafia rivals. Their descendants are upstanding members of society and willing to do anything to protect their family secrets. But the......more

Goodreads review by Karin on January 03, 2019

Typical..... not sure why I read this series, but I can’t stop myself......more

Goodreads review by Gary on January 02, 2019

THE STEWART WOODS Every time I read a Stewart Woods novel I just can’t believe how great they are!! If anyone wants to learn to like reading just turn them onto a book by Mr Woods. I have read all his books and look forward to the next!!!! GMR......more

Goodreads review by Bill on January 03, 2019

Title fits the story very well. I couldn't put this book down. I like some of the new characters and expect to see them in the future. There was nobody in this book who was from Delano, Georgia. I give it 9.5 out of 10 stars.......more

Goodreads review by Maureen on March 06, 2019

So boring and superficial. His character depth is similar to the depth of a pineapple. There was no substance. I have a feeling Stuart Woods is one of those old men that love to hear themselves talk. Honestly don’t waste your time on this book.......more


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Praise for A Delicate Touch
 
“Suspenseful, twisty . . . Woods tells a fast, enjoyable crime story seasoned with tantalizing views of the lifestyles of the rich.”—Publishers Weekly