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Two Dollar Bill (Stone Barrington #11)
by
Stuart Woods
Two-Dollar Bill delivers all the storytelling twists and whip-smart banter readers have come to love in Stuart Woods's thrillers, as suave Manhattan cop-turned-lawyer Stone Barrington is back on his home turf caught between a filthy rich conman-who's just become his client-and a beautiful prosecutor.
ebook, 368 pages
Published
April 12th 2005
by Signet Book
(first published April 1st 2005)
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Decent enough Barrington, twisty suspense / entertainment!
Maybe the most obvious thing to say, especially to those like us that have read every book in Woods' growing bibliography, including all the Stone Barrington series, is that this one is as predictably good as most of them. While sometimes our playboy sleuth's antics are just too good to be true, his friendly band of regulars - Dino, Elaine, Lance Cabot (CIA), ex- Arrington, and a new love interest, NY ADA Tiffany Baldwin - help conspire t...more
Maybe the most obvious thing to say, especially to those like us that have read every book in Woods' growing bibliography, including all the Stone Barrington series, is that this one is as predictably good as most of them. While sometimes our playboy sleuth's antics are just too good to be true, his friendly band of regulars - Dino, Elaine, Lance Cabot (CIA), ex- Arrington, and a new love interest, NY ADA Tiffany Baldwin - help conspire t...more
Its a typical evening in New York and ex-detective-turned-lawyer Stone Barrington is enjoying a leisurely dinner with his best friend, police lieutenant Dino Bacchetti, in their favorite restaurant, Elaine's. Suddenly he is approached by the head of the law firm, Bill Eggers, and a new client, Billy Bob Barnstormer. Barnstormer has requested Stone by name. This loud, obnoxious Texan wants wants to keep Stone on retainer and offers him a $50,000 check on the spot. From the beginning Stone is skep...more
A fun and thrilling ride until halfway through when the body count undermines the lightness. This is the 11th of the series of 22 featuring Stone Barrington, a loveable scoundrel and a former cop turned NYC lawyer who never has much trouble finding trouble or romance. This time he cruises along romancing the new District Attorney and cavorting nightly at fancy Elaine�s until he takes on a new rich Texan client who proves to be more than just an outrageous con-man. The dangerous cascade that emer...more
I have read everyone of the Stone Barrington books up to this point in sequence. I have found them to be good reading. Plots are good, Mr Woods uses the consistant characters well,which make the books even better. I have found no dead spots in Mr. Woods writing and have really enjoyed the
series, to this point. I'm sure the rest will be just as interesting. I'm a 65 yr old retired male who has been reading detective and lawyer series for the past three years, ever since I found you can get books...more
series, to this point. I'm sure the rest will be just as interesting. I'm a 65 yr old retired male who has been reading detective and lawyer series for the past three years, ever since I found you can get books...more
In this novel, Stone Barrington keeps finding himself looking like a smuck. And his friends keep pointing out to him that he is a smuck. But what can you do when a prostitute is found dead in your guest room?
You want police action? You'll get it here. You want the FBI? You'll get that, too. The frosting on the cake - Lance and the CIA are back in action telling Stone what to do.
Fun and games over, a serious situation is ahead of him - kidnapping, scams, murder, another kidnapping, and a helicopt...more
You want police action? You'll get it here. You want the FBI? You'll get that, too. The frosting on the cake - Lance and the CIA are back in action telling Stone what to do.
Fun and games over, a serious situation is ahead of him - kidnapping, scams, murder, another kidnapping, and a helicopt...more
Another Stone Barrington novel. A bit too improbable from time to time. "Amazing if true" came to mind a bit too often. Yet, I was carried along by the flow of the narrative and the interesting characters, never once considered aborting the mission.
Those requiring a change of scene for dialogue would be driven nuts. There must have been a couple of dozen dinners at Elaine's in NYC. Elaine herself briefly joined them occasionally for a few moments, acerbically exercising her owner's prerogative o...more
Those requiring a change of scene for dialogue would be driven nuts. There must have been a couple of dozen dinners at Elaine's in NYC. Elaine herself briefly joined them occasionally for a few moments, acerbically exercising her owner's prerogative o...more
If you want serious deep plot, go somewhere else. If you're okay with, or even enthralled with, a few quite descriptive sexual scenes and some fun dialogue then go ahead and enjoy. Entertainment is the name of the game and every time I pick up a Stuart Woods book I am entertained. My wife won't read him because of his uppity disclaimer at the end of each book - don't call me, don't write me, you can send me an email but I probably won't reply. I am able to not let that bother me and enjoy the bo...more
This was a typical Stone Barrington book. The action sequence in the last 100 pages was a little over the top for action, cop inter-agency slips, a too smart adversary with such well executed plans that the novel became almost like a Cussler superhero action sequence.
Tiffany as an Attorney general turning on Stone was not handled well. She was used as a 2d cardboard character to decorate the scenery and page fill up to the halfway point.
Stone as an action hero that ends up as the sole focal poin...more
Tiffany as an Attorney general turning on Stone was not handled well. She was used as a 2d cardboard character to decorate the scenery and page fill up to the halfway point.
Stone as an action hero that ends up as the sole focal poin...more
I've always found Stuart Woods books to be highly entertaining and easy, quick reads. I picked this one up on a night when it was pouring rain outside and cold. So I got all cozy and warm in my chair and just enjoyed it. Revisiting Stone Barrington, his sidekick Dino, restauranteur Elaine, and on again/off again lover Arrington is like running into old friends. This book isn't going to change my life, but it definitely gave me a good laugh and a few hours of escape. Thanks Stuart!!!
As usual, this was an enjoyable read. I know that there are some women who would consider Stone Barrington to be a pig--the way that he treats women. He is rather promiscuous but somewhat likeable. Arrington Calder reappears in this book, after he has begun a liaison with Tiffany Williams, the US Attorney for New York. Two Dollar Bill is the nickname given to a dangerous con man who puts everyone at risk. He is an interesting, though lethal characer.
For a character who's supposed to be a lawyer and a former cop, Stone Barrington isn't very bright or very believable. He's portrayed as worldly, multi-talented and always seems to get the girl yet he's appallingly naive. He keeps getting suckered by the same bad guy over and over again in this book and never seems to learn. On the up side, the plot is pretty good, has plenty of twists and a good sense of pace. Don't know if I'll bother with Barrington again, but I'll be trying out some of Woods...more
People don't ust pop out of no where.
quite farfetched.
however remember ENRON, they popped out of nowhere and were the flavor of the month, including a hec-sure from "W:.
Maybe its a texas BS thing.
i still liked reading the story.
Stone Barrington, is facing down a brilliant Southern flimflam man. , smooth-talkin' Texan, who strolls in with the head of Stone's law firm
quite farfetched.
however remember ENRON, they popped out of nowhere and were the flavor of the month, including a hec-sure from "W:.
Maybe its a texas BS thing.
i still liked reading the story.
Stone Barrington, is facing down a brilliant Southern flimflam man. , smooth-talkin' Texan, who strolls in with the head of Stone's law firm
Ok...So I lost another damn book! I keep setting them down and when I get up I take my purse and leave my books on the bench! I only had 10-20 pages left to read of this one...dammit! Guess I will have to go to the library to finish reading it:)
One of my favorites in the Stone Barrington series. Stone becomes more involved with his CIA connections and in this case the New York Attorney General. Stone learns more about Arrington's on and spends some time with him.
Stone's latest client has it in for him and Stone finds his life as well as the lives most dear to him are in danger. And the clock is running... If you're a fan of Stone Barrington, you won't be disappointed with Two Dollar Bill.
Not my favorite Stone Barrington, but this one has more twists and turns than a winding country road. I found the cliche'd characters annoying at times, but the plot kept me reading. A good read, but not a great one.
This was my second Stuart Woods novel. The first, Dark Harbor, I was not impressed with the writing style at first. The character grew on me tho and I enjoyed this next Stone Barrington novel much better and will look forward to another.
This book won't win any awards but was a quick and easy read. I actually laughed out loud many times. Someone had given the book to me and I was (gasp) out of a book to read so I gave it a shot. This was my first Stone Barrington book (Stuart Woods also) and I enjoyed it!
Excellent; Continuing character: Stone Barrington; a new "client" turns out to be a criminal wanted by cops and CIA, and he does everything in his power to kill Stone and company.
Audio Book. An ex-cop lawyer who is contracted to the CIA. Stone Barrington seems pretty cool and the story was entertaining. I would like to read more books in the series.
Feb 25, 2011
Laurie Stoll
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I have only read a couple books in the Stone Bartrington series but I have enjoyed them very much. I would like to read more from this author if I ever run out of books!
I keep forgeting about the language and sexual content in Woods' books. He has such good plots, but he crosses the line. This will be my last Stuart Woods novel.
I stopped reading Stone Barrington after the ridiculous and unsexy L. A. Dead, then gave him another try a year later with Dirty Work, which was more of the same. I stayed away almost two years this time. This book was still ridiculous, but with a wink, the author nearly comes right out and says he knows his plots are unbelievable. I've given up trying to remember Stone's history—romantic and otherwise—maybe that helps. (I'm pretty sure I've missed several books along the way.) This reader prono...more
I enjoyed this one. It was engaging from the very beginning. Billy Bob was quite a character. Will Stone and Arrington ever get together. I remain hopeful.
This was the first Stuart Woods book I read - then I was hooked! His books are very easy to read with short chapter.
Better than average for Woods. Fair plot and chase scenes. Usual for sex, food, and Elaine's.
Light reading.
Light reading.
Classic Stone Barrington. His books never disappoint even though he hops into bed with a new girl every book!
It's not often that you can read a book about murder and enjoy the humor in the dialog. A thoroughly enjoyable, quick read.
Fuck you Stuart Woods. You are a hack. You are the Jerry Bruckheimer of mystery novelists. No wait, that's an insult to Bruckheimer's sense of taste.
I've been on a Stuart Woods audio marathon and felt this was one of the better Stone Barrington books.
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Stuart Woods is the author of forty-four novels, including the New York Times-bestselling Stone Barrington series and Holly Barker series. The last twenty-eight of them have been New York Times best-sellers. He is an avid private pilot, flying his own jet on two book tours a year. His latest novel is Santa Fe Edge,to be published on September 21st. You may see his tour schedule and learn more abou...more
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"Those requiring a change of scene for dialogue would be driven nuts..."
Did you have anyone particular in mind? :>
Dec 29, 2008 09:22am