Stuart Wood's Below the Belt
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Arson, Mayhem, Plane Tracking Devices, Explosions,
Dark Secrets, Murder, Political Intrigue combine in
this action packed web of tangled happenings!!!
Below the Belt is a high octane read from cover to cover.
The story weaves deception, greed, viciousness and
power plays into a gripping and riveting storyline.
Stone Barrington is requested to perform a favor from
a high profile friend. This favor will be dangerous for
him and the powers holding office in Washington, DC.
The characters are professional, well defined, colorful
and hold your attention.
The plot is thrilling, chilling and unique. Descriptions
of the various locations the characters visit are well
described.
I volunteered to read this book. Thanks to Penguin
First To Read for the complimentary eBook. My
opinion is my own.
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Stuart Woods early books including Chiefs were fun reads. The later ones are reruns. This one is good but not great.
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Great book. I love Stuart Woods' books, especially the Stone Barrington series!
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Stuart Woods always comes up with great adventures for Stone Barrington that keep the interest of the reader.  Though new characters are introduced in each book, many remain in the story to make for an entertaining read.
1001086
I have been a fan of Stuart Woods for quite some time now and still get excited when I see a new title by him.  He does a stupendous job of creating characters that the reader can easily associate with, and instantly care about.  This remains true for Holly Barker and her father Ham.
  I've read some other reviews that credited Woods' use of previously existing characters to populate his newer titles.  I must commend him on this practice as well.  Stone Barrington pops up in Orchid Blues, only briefly and with limited plot importance, to give a familiarity to this novel and its setting.
  As always, I greatly enjoyed Woods style and choice of settings.  His knowledge of technology is extensive, yet he explains it in layman's terms.  My only criticism would be to provide better closure, or perhaps explanation, on the relationship between the heroine Holly and her FBI friend Harry.  Tensions and mistrust existed between them at the end and were never resolved.
  Otherwise an excellent read and great fun.
Brian DuBois
author of The Gory Details
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Stuart Woods is a mad man and master of the page turner.  This is certainly one of his best.

Boo Walker
Author of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Lowcountry-Punch/dp/B0060ZNSOE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Lowcountry Punch</a>
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I really love losing myself in a Stuart Woods novel. I dream of being the female version of Stone Barrington, so it's easy to get lost in the fantasy of his books. If only I had Stone Barrington's money, intellect and good looks.....sigh.
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One can always depend on Stuart Woods to deliver!!!  Can never wait until his next book is released!! Keep' em coming Stuart!!
1658586
I am always entertained by Stuart Woods books.  I believe I have read every Stone Barrington novel written.  Unless I missed one.
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I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys leisurely reading and a good murder mystery. Stuart Woods is one of my favorite authors. One can always find his character Stone Barrington, along with his partner Dino Bacchetti most endearing.
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I enjoyed the denouement. It was surprising and well produced. Wood is an excellent author and continues to be exciting and well versed in the mystery genre. Good work!
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I have read each and every book Stuart Woods has published.  I suggest to others that have an interest that they should read Stone Barrington's 32 books sequentially.  Each one is built upon the foundation laid before it.
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I love Stone Barrington novels. Once you start reading. you can't stop. I've read almost all of wood's books. They're great.
4151085
One of the better Stone Barrington books. Same old Stuart Woods style.  Quick reading, a good change from a heavier book.
342697
If you've never read a James Lee Burke book then this isn't a bad place to start, he's in pretty good form for this one.  If like myself you've read nearly all of his work, you'll find a lot of familiar JLB themes; wealthy villains, war veteran protagonists, alcoholic parents, the Holland family tales of the wild west, the Gulf of Mexico, Texas, binding loyalty to friends, environmental concerns, even Jole Blon on the jukebox.  As much as I love JLB's writing, this one is bit like a medley or mash-up of his Dave Robicheaux and later work.  We've heard all it before, but I still enjoyed the telling.
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It took me three days to read Strategic Moves by Stuart Woods, but not because it didn't keep my attention. I wanted to take my time and savor the twists, turns and complexities that are known for a novel featuring Stone Barrington. I am one of those avid readers that have added Woods to my favorite authors some time ago, and no matter who the main character might be, I find myself leaving each book the same way: satisfied.

In Strategic Moves, Barrington continues to surprise and captivates reader as a man we can all somehow relate to and can't get enough of.

Settle in for another literary work of art with this one. You won't be disappointed.
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I have  everyone of his books and the are a delight and so sexy. He is hard to keep down buy this book and like the rest the are a delight
even thought it has sexy parts..................don't be a wimp enjoy it. At 80 these mysteries make me laugh.....laughter.
maybe not for children but us oldies doesn't surprise me...............besides his plots always makes me laugh....I have lived long enough to see, hear and have fun now....What I like about his books no surprises as you know whats come and enjoy reading the book and THEN waiting for the next.  Thank you Stuart Woods.