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Santa Fe Rules : When successful Hollywood producer Wolf Willett reads in The New York Times of his own murder back home in Santa Fe, he wonders how the murderer will react to this obvious case of mistaken identity. Home again, Wolf is immediately pegged as the chief suspect and, with everything at stake, hires the best criminal defense attorney in the Southwest. With his life and career in shambles, Wolf sets out to find the truth . . . but will time run out before he can puzzle his way through an elaborate web of intrigue and identify a killer who doesn't play by Santa Fe rules? Heat : Jesse Warden is at the end of his rope. Imprisoned for the wrong crime, he spends half his time in solitary confinement and the other half fighting for his life because he once was a cop. Then a covert federal agency offers him a chance to get out, for a price. To gain his freedom, he must infiltrate a dangerous and reclusive religious cult in the mountains of the Idaho panhandle, a mission which turns out to be a great deal more perilous than his stay in prison.
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First published September 1, 2006
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Stuart Woods
413 books3,234 followersStuart 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.
Woods' most famous creation, Stone Barrington, is a former NYPD detective turned high-profile lawyer who navigates elite circles while solving crimes. The series became a bestseller and remained a staple of his career, often featuring crossover characters from his other books, such as CIA operative Holly Barker and defense lawyer Ed Eagle.
Beyond writing, Woods was an experienced pilot and yachtsman. He maintained homes in Florida, Maine, and New Mexico, where he lived with his wife and their Labrador, Fred. His literary career spanned decades, with dozens of bestsellers to his name.
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.
Woods' most famous creation, Stone Barrington, is a former NYPD detective turned high-profile lawyer who navigates elite circles while solving crimes. The series became a bestseller and remained a staple of his career, often featuring crossover characters from his other books, such as CIA operative Holly Barker and defense lawyer Ed Eagle.
Beyond writing, Woods was an experienced pilot and yachtsman. He maintained homes in Florida, Maine, and New Mexico, where he lived with his wife and their Labrador, Fred. His literary career spanned decades, with dozens of bestsellers to his name.
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May 17, 2016
Santa Fe Rules: Started with the 3rd book in this series, Santa Fe Dead, so went back to the beginning. Enjoyed listening to this on audio CD to learn how the characters first met. Good story line made interesting by the "sister" relationship of the characters. 7 out of 10
Heat: This one was a bit disappointing for me . . . until the very end. Great ending saves the rating, bumping to 4 out of 10.
Both of the stories in this collection were abridged. I feel this did not impact Santa Fe Rules, but not so sure about Heat. Although more substance may have made Heat worse. Average for both stories -- 6 out of 10
Heat: This one was a bit disappointing for me . . . until the very end. Great ending saves the rating, bumping to 4 out of 10.
Both of the stories in this collection were abridged. I feel this did not impact Santa Fe Rules, but not so sure about Heat. Although more substance may have made Heat worse. Average for both stories -- 6 out of 10
January 5, 2021
Nice read I enjoyed the stories a great deal and look forward to others.
February 14, 2018
SANTA FE RULES (read January 31 2016)
*Pretty good mystery.
*Hollywood producer Wolf Willett reads his death notice in the newspaper! He goes home from a business trip to discover that his wife Julia and two other men were shot dead in his bed. One's man's face had been unrecognizable, so it was assumed to be Wolf. Then when he turns up alive, he becomes the main suspect and hires reputed lawyer Ed Eagle to defend him. Who could have done this horrible crime, and can Wolf find the guilty party?
HEAT (read January 15, 2018)
*Another pretty good mystery. Treatment of women pretty unbelievable-she jumps into bed with him the first night, and he just assumes she would be willing to relocate out of the country with him. right.
*Jesse Warden is a former cop in prison for a crime he didn't do, and prison is pretty horrible. Then he is approached by a covert federal agency to infiltrate a dangerous religious cult in the Idaho mountains who is possibly dealing in guns. Get out of prison for this? You bet! He takes on another identity and gets a job at the local factory, where he quickly advances under a good owner who is trying to fight off the cult, which wants to take over the successful business. Meanwhile he gets accepted into the cult and quickly moves up the ranks there, too. When he discovers the end-of-times fortress that they have built, he needs to figure out how he can take them over in this impenetrable environment when the head guy is a strong former soldier.
*Pretty good mystery.
*Hollywood producer Wolf Willett reads his death notice in the newspaper! He goes home from a business trip to discover that his wife Julia and two other men were shot dead in his bed. One's man's face had been unrecognizable, so it was assumed to be Wolf. Then when he turns up alive, he becomes the main suspect and hires reputed lawyer Ed Eagle to defend him. Who could have done this horrible crime, and can Wolf find the guilty party?
HEAT (read January 15, 2018)
*Another pretty good mystery. Treatment of women pretty unbelievable-she jumps into bed with him the first night, and he just assumes she would be willing to relocate out of the country with him. right.
*Jesse Warden is a former cop in prison for a crime he didn't do, and prison is pretty horrible. Then he is approached by a covert federal agency to infiltrate a dangerous religious cult in the Idaho mountains who is possibly dealing in guns. Get out of prison for this? You bet! He takes on another identity and gets a job at the local factory, where he quickly advances under a good owner who is trying to fight off the cult, which wants to take over the successful business. Meanwhile he gets accepted into the cult and quickly moves up the ranks there, too. When he discovers the end-of-times fortress that they have built, he needs to figure out how he can take them over in this impenetrable environment when the head guy is a strong former soldier.
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