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Stuart Woods


Born
in Manchester, Georgia, The United States
January 09, 1938

Died
July 22, 2022

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Stuart Woods was an American novelist best known for Chiefs and his long-running Stone Barrington series. A Georgia native, he initially pursued a career in advertising before relocating to England and Ireland, where he developed a passion for sailing. His love for the sport led him to write his first published work, Blue Water, Green Skipper, about his experiences in a transatlantic yacht race.
His debut novel, Chiefs, was inspired by a family story about his grandfather, a police chief. The book, a gripping crime saga spanning several decades, won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and was later adapted into a television miniseries. It launched Woods' career as a novelist, leading to a prolific output of thrillers.
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“Holly Barker series was a great read for me. Stuart gives short chapters and continued action all through his books.”
Stuart Woods

“I'm being uprooted," Dino said. "You're being transplanted," Viv replied, "and to a better home.”
Stuart Woods, Unintended Consequences

“What's the matter, don't you like surprises?"
"I like them if they're pleasant ones, and when they happen suddenly," Holly said. "But not when I have to ponder them for an hour and forty-five minutes.”
Stuart Woods, Reckless Abandon

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