I have read all of Stuart Woods’ novels up to this one, and
have enjoyed most of them, despite finding the last half-dozen or so to be a
bit repetitive. This one was a return to form for Woods, as the story had more
intrigue than some of the most recent books have had. It was also nice to see
lead character Stone Barrington portrayed as less than the perfect super-spy he
seemed to be recently.
The book starts simply enough, with Stone Barrington landing a
new legal client, a man with an interesting and lucrative dilemma. It seems
that he knows the whereabouts of money that was stolen many years ago. Stone
recognizes that the statute of limitations on the original crime has run out,
and the man seems to have legal claim to the money.
But the police officers who originally investigated the crime
are still interested in finding the money. As are the mob figures who were
involved in the crime. Stone finds himself in unexpected crosshairs. And when
he midjudges the intentions of a woman, he may in fact be out millions of
dollars, if he manages to stay alive.
Woods’ novels are always quick reads, and Standup Guy is no exception.
A few ongoing subplots are accounted for, and a few members of the standard
supporting cast appear, but most of the novel deals with the specific case. And
that plot goes a few directions I did not see coming.
Narrator Tony Roberts does his usul fine job bringing life to the various characters in this novel.
source: public library. .
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