Stuart Woods Stone Barrington books in order
Stuart Woods wrote a thrilling series of books called the Stone Barrington series. The main character is Stone Barrington, a former NYPD agent who is now a successful lawyer. He is charming and resourceful. As the series goes on, readers are taken on a thrilling trip through the dangerous worlds of politics, the law, and foreign intrigue. People know Stone Barrington for his quick wit, unwavering drive, and tendency to get himself into dangerous situations.
In the first episode, “New York Dead,” Stone Barrington becomes the main character for the first time. As a detective who later became a lawyer, Stone works his way through the tricky and often dangerous world of New York City’s rich and powerful, where money, power, and desire all come together. In later books in the series, Stone takes on different cases, such as solving murders and dealing with complicated court battles. Along the way, he meets a lot of interesting people, such as wealthy socialites, smart enemies, and beautiful love interests.
The first Stone Barrington Novel
Release date: 1991
Author: Stuart Woods
In the first book in Stuart Woods’s exciting Stone Barrington Series, which has been rated #1 in the New York Times, Stone Barrington is always told that he’s too smart to be a police officer, but he ends up on the streets in the middle of the night, just in time to see the horrible event that turns his life upside down.
2. Dirt
Release date: 1996
Author: Stuart Woods
Some people fear and hate Amanda Dart because of her poison pen and “ice queen” image. After that, the roles are switched. Someone spreading rumors about Amanda is sending her private problems via fax to anyone who can read them. To protect her image, she asks Stone Barrington, a lawyer and private investigator from New York, to help her find out who sent the fax. And in the world of tabloid news, everyone is a suspect.
3. Dead in the Water
Release date: 1997
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington has barely arrived in St. Marks, a lovely Caribbean island nation, for a planned sailing vacation when something very strange happens: a beautiful young woman sails into the harbor, entirely alone on a large yacht.
Before long, she is under the intense scrutiny of local authorities in the very considerable person of Sir Winston Sutherland, the local Minister of Justice.
4. Swimming to Catalina
Release date: 1998
Author: Stuart Woods
After Arrington broke up with Stone Barrington and married Hollywood’s hottest star, Vance Calder, he thought he had heard the last of her. Calder’s frantic call was the last thing Stone thought he would hear. Arrington is no longer with Stone, and her new fiancé wants Stone to go to LA and look for her.
5.
Release date: 1999
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington doesn’t like to think about the past, but when people close to him start dying, he has to confront old grudges. All he has to go on is the idea that the killer may be someone he knew in the past. It’s not all bad, though, because Stone meets up with Dino Bacchetti, who used to be his partner and is now the head of detectives at the nineteenth station.
6.
Release date: 2000
Author: Stuart Woods
Lawyer and investigator Stone Barrington, who used to be a police officer, goes to the West Coast and takes a chance in this “stylish whodunit” (Detroit News). “L.A. Dead” has both murder and love stories. The author of “The Run” and “Worst Fears Realized” wrote it.
7.
Release date: 2001
Author: Stuart Woods
In the winter heat of Palm Beach, Stone is shocked to see someone he thought was dead. Allison Manning, a former client, is still alive and well and, all of a sudden, very wealthy. Now she needs Stone’s help to clear her name of an insurance fraud charge that has been hanging over her head for years and to get rid of a stalker she just got.
8.
Release date: 2002
Author: Stuart Woods
It doesn’t take long for Stone Barrington to feel out of his depth when he goes to London to find his mysterious client’s niece. Stone is already confused by his target’s behavior, and his life is made even more difficult by the attentions of two ex-lovers and the possibility of three killings.
9.
Release date: 2003
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington goes underground when he is hired to show that an heiress’s husband is cheating on her. When the cheating husband is found dead and the other woman goes missing without a trace, the job gets dirty and dangerous. Now Stone has to clear his name and find the killer who is hiding among New York’s stylish elite.
10.
Release date: 2004
Author: Stuart Woods
Holly Barker, who plays the Chief of the Orchid Beach Police Department in Florida on “Orchid Blues,” joins lawyer and private investigator Stone Barrington onstage to co-star in the latest of Stone’s adventures. It’s twice as much fun and twice as much pleasure.
11. Two Dollar Bill
Release date: 2005
Author: Stuart Woods
Two-Dollar Bill has all the plot turns and sassy dialogue that readers have come to love in Stuart Woods’ thrillers. Stone Barrington, a cool former cop turned lawyer, is back in his home state of New York.
12. Dark Harbor
Release date: 2006
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone goes to Dark Harbor, Maine, in this story because his cousin Dick Stone and his family are found dead at their home there. The local police think it was a murder-suicide, but Stone decides to look into it himself after hearing from Lance Cabot, his CIA source, that Dick was working for the CIA in secret and had just been given a big promotion.
13. Fresh Disasters
Release date: 2007
Author: Stuart Woods
When Stone Barrington takes on the job of representing a shady and stupid con artist as a lawyer, he goes on his most dangerous trip yet and ends up on the New York mafia’s dark side.
14. Shoot Him If He Runs
Release date: 2007
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington and Holly Barker pursue a master spy and murderer in a tropical paradise in this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that gets hotter by the minute!
15. Hot Mahogany
Release date: 2008
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is hired to keep a former intelligence officer with amnesia and secrets that are worth killing for safety. This is the #1 New York Times bestselling story in the series.
16. Loitering with Intent
Release date: 2009
Author: Stuart Woods
This week has not been good for Stone Barrington. His beautiful Russian girlfriend broke up with him during dinner at Elaine’s, and he is short on cash. When he gets hired to find the lost son of a very rich man, his luck seems to be getting better.
17. Kisser
Release date: 2009
Author: Stuart Woods
In this exciting new book by Stuart Woods, Stone Barrington is back in New York. Woods is a popular author who always writes fun books. After a pretty scary trip to Key West, he wants to stay close to home and work on some easy divorce and child custody cases for Woodman & Weld.
18. Lucid Intervals
Release date: 2010
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington and his former cop partner Dino are enjoying their drinks at Elaine’s when former client and all-around sadsack Herbie Fisher walks in—in need of a lawyer.
19.
Release date: 2011
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is enjoying his usual dinner at Elaine’s when his boss at Woodman & Weld, the law firm where Stone is “of counsel,” walks in, sits down, and hands Stone a check for one million dollars.
20.
Release date: 2011
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone is no stranger to Bel-Air—and to the beautiful and wealthy widow who needs his help to become even wealthier. At stake is the sale of her investment in Hollywood’s world-famous Centurion Studios.
21.
Release date: 2011
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is back in New York after a busy trip to Bel-Air, where he met up with his sophisticated and very rich ex-lover, Arrington Calder. He wants to stay close to home and make money with his new job as a partner at Woodman & Weld.
22.
Release date: 2011
Author: Stuart Woods
After a shocking loss, Stone Barrington is at loose ends, unsure if he wants to stay in New York and continue his work as a partner at Woodman and Weld. His call from President Will Lee to go to Washington, D.C., is a nice relief.
23.
Release date: 2012
Author: Stuart Woods
When a hedge fund billionaire hires Stone Barrington to talk some sense into his wayward son, it seems like an easy enough job; no one knows the hidden sins and temptations of the ultra-wealthy better than Stone.
24.
Release date: 2012
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is in Bel-Air, overseeing the grand opening of the ultra-luxe hotel, The Arrington, built on the grounds of the mansion belonging to his late wife, Arrington Carter.
25.
Release date: 2012
Author: Stuart Woods
After a productive trip to Bel-Air, Stone Barrington is back in Manhattan—and back in his element, ready to return to the world of deluxe fine dining and elegant high society that New York does best.
26.
Release date: 2013
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is no stranger to schemes and deceptions of all stripes—as an attorney for the premier white-shoe law firm Woodman & Weld, he’s seen more than his share.
27.
Release date: 2013
Author: Stuart Woods
When Stone Barrington embarks on a trip to Bel-Air to check in on some business and personal concerns, he expects a relaxing break from the fast pace and mean streets of New York. But trouble never takes a vacation, and it has a way of finding Stone.
28.
Release date: 2014
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington’s newest client does not seem the type to bring mayhem in his wake. A polite, well-deported gentleman, he comes to Stone seeking legal expertise on an unusual and potentially lucrative dilemma.
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington seems to have a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. When Manhattan’s elite are beset by a series of clever crimes, Stone is a material witness.
Author: Stuart Woods
When Stone Barrington travels to Los Angeles for the biggest political convention of the year, he finds the scene quite shaken. a dazzling newcomer and close friend of Stone’s—has given the delegates an unexpected choice, crucial alliances are made and broken behind closed doors, and it seems that more than one seat may be up for grabs.
31.
Release date: 2014
Author: Stuart Woods
When some business arrangements demand his attention, Stone Barrington jaunts off to Europe and immediately finds himself embroiled in trouble on both sides of the pond. In Paris, an old enemy is still in hot pursuit, but now he has the aid of a powerful man with his ax to grind against Stone.
32.
Release date: 2015
Author: Stuart Woods
It’s a time of unexpected change for Stone Barrington. A recent venture has achieved a great victory but is immediately faced with a new challenge: an underhanded foe who’s determined to wreak havoc at any cost.
33.
Release date: 2015
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington travels to Wichita to take possession of his long-awaited Citation M2 and is pleasantly surprised to find that the delivery pilot is a gorgeous woman who’s soon moving to New York and is available for a closer acquaintance.
34.
Release date: 2015
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington isn’t one to turn away in the face of danger, so when he witnesses a tricky situation, he jumps in to lend a hand. He never expected his involvement would lead to a mutually beneficial business deal with a prominent gentleman who requires the ever-discreet services of Woodman & Weld.
35.
Release date: 2015
Author: Stuart Woods
When he’s apprised at the last minute of a mandatory meeting abroad, Stone Barrington rushes off to Europe for a whirlwind tour of business and, of course, pleasure. But from the start, the trip seems to be cursed, plagued by suspicious “accidents” and unfortunate events, and some of Stone’s plans go up in flames, literally.
36.
Release date: 2016
Author: Stuart Woods
After a series of nonstop adventures, Stone Barrington is eager for some peace in a rustic British setting. But no sooner does he land in England than he’s beset by an outrageous demand from a beautiful lady and an offer he can’t refuse.
37.
Release date: 2016
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington’s newest client is a poised lady of considerable wealth who’s looking for help discouraging the attentions of a tenacious gentleman. But no sooner does Stone fend off the offensive party than his client becomes involved in two lethal crimes.
38.
Release date: 2016
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington’s latest lady friend is full of surprises, both good and ill. A sensual woman with unexpected desires, Stone finds her revelations in the boudoir extremely agreeable.
39.
Release date: 2016
Author: Stuart Woods
Fresh off the runway at Teterboro, Stone Barrington arrives home to find an unexpected new client on his doorstep, anxiously soliciting his help. But everything is not as it seems when the client reveals the true nature and value of his recent turn of fortune.
40.
Release date: 2017
Author: Stuart Woods
Newly ensconced in his Santa Fe abode with a lovely female companion, Stone Barrington receives a call from an old friend requesting a delicate favor. A situation has arisen that could escalate into an explosive quagmire, and only someone with Stone’s stealth and subtlety can contain the damage.
41.
Release date: 2017
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is enjoying a boating excursion off the Maine coast when a chance encounter leaves him somewhat the worse for wear. Always able to find the silver lining in even the unhappiest circumstances.
42.
Release date: 2017
Author: Stuart Woods
As an eligible bachelor, man-about-town, and mover in the highest social echelons, Stone Barrington has always been the subject of interest and gossip. But when he’s unwittingly thrust into the limelight, he finds himself scrambling to take cover.
43.
Release date: 2017
Author: Stuart Woods
When a slam-bang of a crime brings a beautiful new client into Stone Barrington’s office, little does he know his association with her will pull him into a far more serpentine mystery in the exclusive world of art.
44.
Release date: 2018
Author: Stuart Woods
In the wake of a personal tragedy, former CIA operative Teddy Fay, now a successful Hollywood film producer known as Billy Barnett, takes a leave of absence to travel and grieve, and lands in Santa Fe in the company of his friends Stone Barrington and Ed Eagle.
45. Shoot First
Release date: 2018
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is enjoying a round of golf in Key West when the game is violently interrupted, and it seems as if the target of the disturbance may have been one of his playing companions, the brilliant businesswoman behind a software startup on the cutting edge of technology.
46.
Release date: 2018
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington and several friends are vacationing in Florida when an extreme weather event puts a damper on their trip. Even worse, the hurricane-force winds blow a powerful, noxious politician straight onto Stone’s doorstep.
47.
Release date: 2018
Author: Stuart Woods
Upon returning to the States from a European jaunt, Stone Barrington makes the acquaintance of a stunning woman who seems like she could be an ideal candidate to meet some of his professional and personal needs.
48.
Release date: 2018
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.
49.
Release date: 2019
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington and his latest paramour are enjoying a peaceful country retreat when their idyll is broken by an unwelcome stranger. He was sent by an enemy, someone who’d be happy to silence Stone and all his collaborators for good, but it’s soon clear that Stone is not an easy man to target. once and for all.
50.
Release date: 2019
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is getting some much-needed rest in the Florida sun when trouble falls from the sky literally. Intrigued by the suspicious circumstances surrounding this event, Stone joins forces with a sharp-witted and alluring local detective to investigate.
51.
Release date: 2019
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington must trap a ruthless defector in this heart-stopping thriller from fan favorite Stuart Woods. Stone Barrington is trying to enjoy some downtime at his English retreat when he’s unceremoniously sent off to the remote reaches of the UK and into a deadly snare.
52.
Release date: 2020
Author: Stuart Woods
Upon returning to New York City after a whirlwind British excursion, Stone Barrington is notified of a delicate situation within the country’s administration. A close friend requires his expertise and subtlety to eradicate a destructive presence in a classified agency–only it soon becomes clear that this renegade was sent by a rival Stone has encountered before.
53.
Release date: 2020
Author: Stuart Woods
When Stone Barrington finds his name on a hit list, he plans to lie low until the culprit is caught. But when this foe shows no signs of stopping until his deadly objective is realized in full, Stone is left with no choice but to face the problem head-on.
54.
Release date: 2020
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington and his friends are vacationing in Maine when their leisure is suddenly disrupted by extreme weather. To make matters worse, the inclement conditions allow for a menacing adversary to sneak in unnoticed and deliver a chilling message.
55.
Release date: 2020
Author: Stuart Woods
Upon returning from a dangerous coastal adventure, Stone Barrington is looking forward to some normalcy with the leading lady in his life. But when a grisly crime arrives on his doorstep, along with some suspicious new clients eager for his help, Stone realizes peace is no longer an option.
56.
Release date: 2020
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is settling in for some downtime in New York City when an anonymous enemy makes himself known. This nameless foe’s threats hit close to home, and before Stone can retaliate, the fearsome messages turn into very real consequences.
57.
Release date: 2021
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington faces 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.
58.
Release date: 2021
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington takes down old and new enemies in the latest thriller from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods. After a rocky jaunt in Maine, Stone Barrington is settling back in New York City when an old client reaches out for help with a delicate matter.
59.
Release date: 2021
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is nearing his New York City abode when he stumbles into trouble. As it turns out, a new client is in danger—and with both business and the safety of the city at stake, he has no choice but to get involved.
60.
Release date: 2021
Author: Stuart Woods
After a dangerous adventure has him traveling up and down the coast, Stone Barrington is looking forward to some downtime at his Manhattan abode. But when an acquaintance alerts him to a hinky plot being hatched across the city, he finds himself eager to pursue justice.
61.
Release date: 2022
Author: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is looking forward to some quiet time in New York City until he is asked to transport precious, top-secret cargo across the Atlantic. Taking on the challenge, Stone flies off unaware of what—or who—he is bringing with him.
62.
Release date: 2022
Author: Stuart Woods
After returning home from a treacherous adventure, Stone Barrington is all too happy to settle back down in his New York City abode. But when he’s introduced to a glamorous socialite with a staggering inheritance, Stone realizes his days are about to be anything but quiet.
63.
Release date: 2022
Author: Stuart Woods
During an intense storm in Dark Harbor, Maine, a perplexing murderer lands a dead man on Stone Barrington’s doorstep. As secrets swirl around this mystery man’s identity, Stone quickly sets out to unravel a web of cunning misdirections and lies.
64. Near Miss
Release date: 2023
Author: Stuart Woods
After having a lot of exciting adventures, Stone Barrington is taking it easy in New York City when he meets a charming new friend by chance. Unfortunately, she also brings with her an angry ex-boyfriend who won’t go away.
65. Smolder
Release date: 2024
Author: Stuart Woods
In this exciting new book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington faces the meanest threat he has ever faced.
Stone Barrington finally has some free time in Santa Fe, so he agrees to go to an art show with a close friend.
About the Author
Stuart Woods was born on January 9, 1938, in Manchester, Georgia. He got his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Georgia in 1959. Not long after that, he joined the US Air Force and started working in advertising. He was stationed in New York at the time.
In less than ten years, Woods moved to London and lived there for three years. In 1973, he moved to Ireland and started writing his first book, Chiefs, which came out in 1981. Woods also learned to sail while he was in Ireland. He competed in races like the Mirror National Championships, the Observer Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race in 1976, and the Multihull Offshore Cruising and Racing Association Azores Race in 1975.
Woods owns a Cessna Citations Mustang and is a licensed, instrument-rated private pilot. He also likes to sail. Wood’s second book was actually a guidebook to more than 150 places to stay in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
It came out in 1979 and was called A Romantics Guide to the Country Inns of Britain and Ireland. None of the Barrington books won awards, but the miniseries version of Chiefs was nominated for three Emmy Awards and one Eddie Award.
FAQs: Stone Barrington Books in Order
Q: Can I read the Stone Barrington books in any order?
Even though each book can be read on its own, reading them in order helps you understand how the characters change and how the story keeps going. The best way to enjoy something is to read it in the order that it was released.
Q: How have people felt about the Stone Barrington story order over the years?
Fans of mysteries and thrillers have regularly given high marks to the Stone Barrington books in this series over the years. The series order has stood through the passage of time and lets readers see how both the author Stuart Woods and his main character Stone Barrington change over time.
Q: What is the correct order for the Stone Barrington books?
The Stone Barrington books by Stuart Woods should be read in the order they came out so you can fully enjoy the tales of Stone Barrington, the charming lawyer and detective. On the top of this article on our site, there is a list of all the Stone Barrington books in order.
Q: Are there any books that come before or after the Stone Barrington series?
There are related shows, like the Holly Barker series, that follow different characters besides Stone Barrington in the main show. For Stone Barrington in particular, the suggested reading order works, starting with “New York Dead.”
Q: What kind of books does the Stone Barrington line look like?
A lot of the themes in the Stone Barrington books are about law and investigations, so they are in the mystery and suspense genre.
