The Short Forever (a Stone Barrington Novel)

In The Short Forever, the unflappable Stone Barrington flies to London to see a client he's never met-and comes face to face with two, possibly three, murders and the affectionate attentions of two former lovers. And when the intelligence services of three countries become involved, he can only hang on for a wild ride-and hope for a not-too-bumpy landing.

People Magazine

Woods's effortless,crisp writing and nimbly staged action make this a breezy read.

Author : Stuart Woods

Publisher : G.p. Putnam's Sons

Published Year : 2003

Edition : Reprint

Format : Paperback, 432 pages

Dimensions : 4.38 (w) x 7.54 (h) x 0.94 (d)

ISBN : 0451208080

ISBN13 : 9780451208088

Overview :

The unflappable Stone Barrington comes face to face with two men whose lives are wrapped in shadows and lies—and who both still feel the sting of betrayal they can never forget.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Hired by an odd client previously unknown to him, Stone arrives in London, on a mission he thinks he understands, but doesn’t. Soon he finds himself not only out of his territory, but out of his depth as well. Baffled as he is by the behavior of both his quarry and his client, Stone’s life is further complicated by two, possibly three, murders and the affectionate attentions of two former lovers. When the intelligence services of three countries become involved, he can only hang on for a wild ride and hope for a not-too-bumpy landing.