Dead in the Water A Novel
Dead in the Water A Novel by Stuart Woods is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on March 31, 2009. This 464-page book follows Stone Barrington, a lawyer and ex-cop seeking a winter escape in the Caribbean paradise of St. Mark’s. Instead of relaxation, he finds himself defending Allison Manning, who is accused of murdering her wealthy husband aboard their yacht and disposing of his body at sea.
Readers will encounter a gripping legal battle as Stone navigates the complexities of the island’s justice system. He becomes embroiled in a case that reveals the lengths to which a prosecutor will go to maintain power. As Stone employs his investigative skills and garners media attention to aid Allison, the situation takes unexpected turns, leading to a dramatic shift in the trial’s outcome. This novel presents a blend of legal intrigue and personal stakes against a tropical backdrop.
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Stone Barrington only wants a winter getaway from the chill of New York in the beautiful, tropical Caribbean paradise of St. Mark’s. But what the lawyer and ex-cop gets instead is the chance to defend Allison Manning. The beautiful young woman stands accused of killing her rich husband on board their luxurious yacht and then burying him at sea.
Stone isn’t exactly conversant with the island country’s law, but this much is clear to him: Allison is being railroaded by the perverse sense of justice of a prosecutor who will do anything to stay in office. Donning the robe and wig of a British barrister, Stone does everything he can to save Allison—from publicizing the case all over the American press to conducting the kind of smart, tough investigation that money can’t buy. Just when he has the jury in the palm of his hands, a shocking reversal of fortune changes everything. And what was once a sure thing begins to look a lot like a death sentence.
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