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Stone Barrington

by Stuart Woods

66 books Started 1991 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Stone Barrington is a Legal Thriller series by Stuart Woods, made up of 66 books published between 1991 and 2025. It begins with New York Dead (1991), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Finders Keepers ( With: Brett Battles) (2025), spanning 34 years of storytelling.

66books
34years active
4decades
~0.5yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 New York Dead 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Dirt ★ NYT 3w · peaked #13 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Dead in the Water ★ NYT 4w · peaked #11 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Swimming to Catalina ★ NYT 2w · peaked #11 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Worst Fears Realized ★ NYT 3w · peaked #12 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
6 L.A. Dead ★ NYT 2w · peaked #12 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Cold Paradise ★ NYT 5w · peaked #6 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Short Forever ★ NYT 4w · peaked #8 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Dirty Work ★ NYT 3w · peaked #5 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Reckless Abandon ★ NYT 3w · peaked #5 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Two Dollar Bill ★ NYT 2w · peaked #7 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Dark Harbor ★ NYT 5w · peaked #2 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Fresh Disasters ★ NYT 5w · peaked #3 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Shoot Him If He Runs ★ NYT 5w · peaked #5 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Hot Mahogany ★ NYT 3w · peaked #4 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Loitering with Intent ★ NYT 4w · peaked #3 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Kisser ★ NYT 5w · peaked #2 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
18 Lucid Intervals ★ NYT 2w · peaked #5 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Strategic Moves ★ NYT 5w · peaked #2 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Bel-Air Dead ★ NYT 3w · peaked #3 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Son of Stone ★ NYT 4w · peaked #5 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 D.C. Dead ★ NYT 2w · peaked #16 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Unnatural Acts ★ NYT 3w · peaked #4 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Severe Clear ★ NYT 4w · peaked #6 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Collateral Damage ★ NYT 3w · peaked #5 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Unintended Consequences ★ NYT 3w · peaked #3 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Doing Hard Time ★ NYT 3w · peaked #2 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Standup Guy ★ NYT 4w · peaked #4 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Carnal Curiosity ★ NYT 4w · #1 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Cut and Thrust ★ NYT 2w · peaked #3 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Paris Match ★ NYT 2w · peaked #5 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Insatiable Appetites ★ NYT 4w · peaked #3 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Hot Pursuit ★ NYT 2w · peaked #3 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 Naked Greed ★ NYT 2w · peaked #6 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Foreign Affairs ★ NYT 1w · peaked #5 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Scandalous Behavior ★ NYT 4w · #1 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 Family Jewels ★ NYT 2w · peaked #5 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 Dishonorable Intentions ★ NYT 1w · peaked #4 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Sex, Lies & Serious Money 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Below the Belt ★ NYT 4w · peaked #3 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 Fast and Loose ★ NYT 2w · peaked #2 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 Indecent Exposure ★ NYT 1w · peaked #4 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 Quick & Dirty ★ NYT 1w · peaked #3 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 Unbound ★ NYT 1w · peaked #4 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 Shoot First ★ NYT 2w · peaked #2 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46 Turbulence ★ NYT 1w · peaked #4 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47 Desperate Measures ★ NYT 1w · peaked #5 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48 A Delicate Touch ★ NYT 1w · peaked #5 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
49 Wild Card ★ NYT 2w · peaked #4 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
50 Contraband ★ NYT 1w · peaked #3 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
51 Stealth ★ NYT 1w · peaked #5 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
52 Treason ★ NYT 1w · peaked #5 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
53 Hit List ★ NYT 1w · peaked #5 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
54 Choppy Water ★ NYT 1w · peaked #2 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
55 Shakeup ★ NYT 1w · peaked #5 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
56 Hush-Hush ★ NYT 1w · peaked #3 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
57 Double Jeopardy ★ NYT 1w · peaked #4 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
58 Class Act ★ NYT 1w · peaked #6 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
59 Foul Play ★ NYT 1w · peaked #9 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
60 Criminal Mischief ★ NYT 1w · peaked #7 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
61 A Safe House ★ NYT 1w · peaked #6 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
62 Black Dog ★ NYT 1w · peaked #10 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
63 Distant Thunder ★ NYT 1w · peaked #11 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
64 Near Miss ( With: Brett Battles) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
65 Smolder ( With: Brett Battles) 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
66 Finders Keepers ( With: Brett Battles)Latest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Stone Barrington series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Stone Barrington series?

Start with New York Dead (1991), the first book in the Stone Barrington series by Stuart Woods. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Stone Barrington series?

There are 66 books in the Stone Barrington series by Stuart Woods, published between 1991 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Stone Barrington series?

The first book in the Stone Barrington series is New York Dead, published in 1991 by Stuart Woods.

What is the latest book in the Stone Barrington series?

The most recent book in the Stone Barrington series is Finders Keepers ( With: Brett Battles) (2025) by Stuart Woods.

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About Stuart Woods

Stuart Woods (born Stuart Chevalier Lee; January 9, 1938 – July 22, 2022) was an American novelist, known best for his first novel Chiefs and his series of novels featuring protagonist Stone Barrington.

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