Stuart Woods
Books in Order by Date of Publication
Stuart Woods is a prolific American author known for his engaging and suspenseful novels particularly in the mystery and thriller genres. His writing style is characterized by witty dialogue relatable characters and intricate plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats. With over 152 books to his credit Woods has established himself as a masterful storyteller and a household name among fans of mystery and suspense. One of the key factors contributing to the popularity of his books is his ability to craft well-rounded likable characters that readers can root for. His protagonists often law enforcement officers or private investigators are intelligent resourceful and determined making them both relatable and admirable. Woods's use of vivid descriptions of settings and his clever plotting also add to the allure of his stories. Whether set in the lush landscapes of the South or the bustling streets of New York City his novels are always engaging entertaining and full of twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end.
1. Blue water green skipper (1977) Buy on Amazon
2. Chiefs (1981) Buy on Amazon
3. Dirt : a novel Buy on Amazon
4. La Times-21.00 Buy on Amazon
5. Run Before the Wind (1983) Buy on Amazon
6. Readers Digest Condensed Books (1983) Buy on Amazon
7. Reader's Digest Condensed Books--Volume M-1983 (1983) Buy on Amazon
8. StathereĢ poreia (1984) Buy on Amazon
9. Deep Lie (1986) Buy on Amazon
10. Under the Lake (1987) Buy on Amazon
11. White Cargo (1988) Buy on Amazon
12. Grass roots (1989) Buy on Amazon
13. New York Dead (Stone Barrington #1) (1991) Buy on Amazon
14. Palindrome (1991) Buy on Amazon
15. Santa Fe rules (1992) Buy on Amazon
16. L.A. times (1993) Buy on Amazon
17. Heat (1994) Buy on Amazon
18. Dead eyes (1994) Buy on Amazon
19. Choke (1995) Buy on Amazon
20. Imperfect strangers (1995) Buy on Amazon
21. Dirt (1996) Buy on Amazon
22. Dead in the Water (1997) Buy on Amazon
23. Dead in the Water/Dirt (1997) Buy on Amazon
24. Orchid Beach (1998) Buy on Amazon
25. Swimming to Catalina (1998) Buy on Amazon
26. Stuart Woods Mixed (1998) Buy on Amazon
27. Swimming to Catalina (Cassette abridged) (1998) Buy on Amazon
28. Swimming to Catalina Mixed (1998) Buy on Amazon
29. Worst fears realized (1999) Buy on Amazon
30. L.A. Dead (2000) Buy on Amazon
31. The Run (2000) Buy on Amazon
32. L. A. Dead (Stone Barrington) (2000) Buy on Amazon
33. Unti Woods Novel 1 (2000) Buy on Amazon
34. Cold paradise (2001) Buy on Amazon
35. Reckless abandon (2001) Buy on Amazon
36. Orchid blues (2001) Buy on Amazon
37. Cold Paradise (Stone Barrington) (2001) Buy on Amazon
38. New York Dead (Stone Barrington) (2001) Buy on Amazon
39. Orchid Blues (Holly Barker) (2001) Buy on Amazon
40. Cold Paradise Audio (2001) Buy on Amazon
41. The short forever (2002) Buy on Amazon
42. Blood Orchid (2002) Buy on Amazon
43. Blood Orchid (Holly Barker) (2002) Buy on Amazon
44. Grass Roots (Will Lee) (2002) Buy on Amazon
45. Short Forever The (Stone Barrington) (2002) Buy on Amazon
46. Short Forever The Abridged Cassette (2002) Buy on Amazon
47. Blood Orchid Abridged Audio (2002) Buy on Amazon
48. Capital Crimes (2003) Buy on Amazon
49. Dirty work (2003) Buy on Amazon
50. Dirty Work (Stone Barrington) (2003) Buy on Amazon
51. Worst Fears Realized Low Price (2003) Buy on Amazon
52. Dead Eyes Low Price (2003) Buy on Amazon
53. Dirty Work Abridged Audio (2003) Buy on Amazon
54. Orchid Beach Low Price (2003) Buy on Amazon
55. Reckless Abandon (Stone Barrington) (2004) Buy on Amazon
56. The prince of Beverly Hills (2004) Buy on Amazon
57. L.A. Times Low Price (2004) Buy on Amazon
58. Prince of Beverly Hills The (Stone Barrington) (2004) Buy on Amazon
59. Swimming to Catalina Low Price (2004) Buy on Amazon
60. Prince of Beverly Hills The (2004) Buy on Amazon
61. Two-Dollar bill (2005) Buy on Amazon
62. Iron orchid (2005) Buy on Amazon
63. The Run CD Low Price (2005) Buy on Amazon
64. Prince of Beverly Hills (2005) Buy on Amazon
65. Short Forever (2005) Buy on Amazon
66. Dark harbor (2006) Buy on Amazon
67. Short Straw (2006) Buy on Amazon
68. Dead paradise (2006) Buy on Amazon
69. Stuart Woods CD Audio Treasury Low Price (2006) Buy on Amazon
70. Dark Harbor (A Stone Barrington Novel) (2006) Buy on Amazon
71. Fresh disasters (2007) Buy on Amazon
72. Shoot Him If He Runs (2007) Buy on Amazon
73. Beverly Hills Dead (2007) Buy on Amazon
74. Fresh Disasters (Stone Barrington) (2007) Buy on Amazon
75. New York Dead/Dead in the Water (2007) Buy on Amazon
76. Hot mahogany (2008) Buy on Amazon
77. Santa Fe Dead (2008) Buy on Amazon
78. Beverly Hills Dead (A Stone Barrington Novel) (2008) Buy on Amazon
79. Run (2008) Buy on Amazon
80. Kisser (2009) Buy on Amazon
81. Loitering with intent (2009) Buy on Amazon
82. Hothouse orchid (2009) Buy on Amazon
83. Mounting fears (2009) Buy on Amazon
84. Lucid intervals (2010) Buy on Amazon
85. Kisser [text (large print)] (2010) Buy on Amazon
86. Santa Fe edge (2010) Buy on Amazon
87. D.C. dead (2011) Buy on Amazon
88. Son of Stone (2011) Buy on Amazon
89. Strategic moves (2011) Buy on Amazon
90. Bel-Air Dead (2011) Buy on Amazon
91. Severe clear (2012) Buy on Amazon
92. Unnatural acts (2012) Buy on Amazon
93. Doing hard time (2013) Buy on Amazon
94. Collateral damage (2013) Buy on Amazon
95. Unintended consequences (2013) Buy on Amazon
96. New York Dead (2013) Buy on Amazon
97. Paris Match (2014) Buy on Amazon
98. Carnal curiosity (2014) Buy on Amazon
99. Standup Guy (2014) Buy on Amazon
100. Cut and thrust (2014) Buy on Amazon
101. Foreign affairs (2015) Buy on Amazon
102. Hot pursuit (2015) Buy on Amazon
103. Naked greed (2015) Buy on Amazon
104. Insatiable appetites (2015) Buy on Amazon
105. Standup Guy by Stuart Woods Summary (2015) Buy on Amazon
106. Family jewels (2016) Buy on Amazon
107. Smooth operator (2016) Buy on Amazon
108. Scandalous behavior (2016) Buy on Amazon
109. Dishonorable intentions (2016) Buy on Amazon
110. Sex lies & serious money (2016) Buy on Amazon
111. Indecent exposure (2017) Buy on Amazon
112. Below the belt (2017) Buy on Amazon
113. Barely legal (2017) Buy on Amazon
114. Fast and loose (2017) Buy on Amazon
115. Quick and dirty (2017) Buy on Amazon
116. Fast & loose (2017) Buy on Amazon
117. Quick & dirty (2017) Buy on Amazon
118. Sex Lies and Serious Money (2017) Buy on Amazon
119. Desperate Measures (2018) Buy on Amazon
120. Shoot first (2018) Buy on Amazon
121. Unbound (2018) Buy on Amazon
122. Turbulence (2018) Buy on Amazon
123. Turbulence [Stone Barrington] (2018) Buy on Amazon
124. The money shot (2018) Buy on Amazon
125. Wild Card (2019) Buy on Amazon
126. Skin Game (2019) Buy on Amazon
127. Stealth [large print] (2019) Buy on Amazon
128. Hush-Hush (2020) Buy on Amazon
129. Bombshell (2020) Buy on Amazon
130. Hit list [large print] (2020) Buy on Amazon
131. Shakeup (2020) Buy on Amazon
132. Treason [large print] (2020) Buy on Amazon
133. Hit List (2020) Buy on Amazon
134. Delicate Touch (2020) Buy on Amazon
135. Contraband (2020) Buy on Amazon
136. Class Act (2021) Buy on Amazon
137. Criminal Mischief (2021) Buy on Amazon
138. Untitled Stone Barrington #57 (2021) Buy on Amazon
139. Double Jeopardy (2021) Buy on Amazon
140. Foul Play (2021) Buy on Amazon
141. Choppy Water (2021) Buy on Amazon
142. Distant Thunder (2022) Buy on Amazon
143. Untitled Stone Barrington #62 (2022) Buy on Amazon
144. Safe House (2022) Buy on Amazon
145. Untitled Stone Barrington #63 (2022) Buy on Amazon
146. Black Dog (2022) Buy on Amazon
147. Extravagant Life (2022) Buy on Amazon
148. Obsession (2023) Buy on Amazon
149. Untitled Stone Barrington #64 (2023) Buy on Amazon
150. Untitled Stone Barrington #65 (2023) Buy on Amazon
151. Near Miss (2023) Buy on Amazon
152. Multi-Species Dementia Studies (2025) Buy on Amazon
About Stuart Woods
Stuart Woods is a celebrated American author and novelist best known for his captivating crime and thriller novels that have captivated readers worldwide. Born in 1938 in Manchester Georgia Woods grew up with a passion for storytelling and a keen interest in the human condition.
After serving in the United States Army Woods went on to pursue a career in journalism working as a reporter and editor for several prominent publications before turning to full-time writing. His novels are characterized by sharp dialogue intricate plots and memorable characters often set against the backdrop of the American South.
Woods' writing style is a masterful blend of wit humor and suspense drawing readers into the world of his stories and refusing to let go. His ability to craft relatable flawed characters has resonated deeply with his devoted fan base which eagerly anticipates each new release. Through his work Woods has skillfully woven together elements of mystery romance and action creating a unique narrative voice that has become synonymous with the modern American thriller.
With a body of work that spans decades Woods has established himself as one of the most beloved and respected novelists of his generation. His books have been translated into numerous languages and his popularity shows no signs of waning with readers from all walks of life drawn to the wit charm and intrigue of his storytelling.