About Stuart Woods
In his personal life, Woods loves to fly, having his own planes and he still sails regularly on his own private yacht. He had married before but it ended in divorce and little is known about this marriage. He has stated that he preferred to live the life of a bachelor, but in 2013 he fell in love and married Jeanmarie Cooper. They have three homes, which they travel between, with their dog Fred.
Publication Order of Stone Barrington Books
63 books in seriesPublication Order
- New York Dead(1991)
- Dirt(1996)
- Dead in the Water(1997)
- Swimming to Catalina(1998)
- Worst Fears Realized(1999)
- L.A. Dead(2000)
- Cold Paradise(2001)
- The Short Forever(2002)
- Dirty Work(2003)
- Reckless Abandon(2004)
- Two Dollar Bill(2004)
- Dark Harbor(2006)
- Fresh Disasters(2007)
- Shoot Him If He Runs(2007)
- Hot Mahogany(2008)
Publication Order of Holly Barker Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- Orchid Beach(1998)
- Orchid Blues(2001)
- Blood Orchid(2002)
- Reckless Abandon(2004)
- Iron Orchid(2005)
- Hothouse Orchid(2009)
Publication Order of Ed Eagle Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Santa Fe Rules(1992)
- Short Straw(2006)
- Santa Fe Dead(2008)
- Santa Fe Edge(2010)
Publication Order of Rick Barron Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Prince of Beverly Hills(2004)
- Beverly Hills Dead(2008)
Publication Order of Will Lee Books
7 books in seriesPublication Order
- Chiefs(1981)
- Run Before the Wind(1983)
- Deep Lie(1986)
- Grass Roots(1989)
- The Run(1995)
- Capital Crimes(2003)
- Mounting Fears(2008)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
8 books in seriesPublication Order
- Under the Lake(1986)
- White Cargo(1988)
- Palindrome(1990)
- L.A. Times(1993)
- Heat(1994)
- Dead Eyes(1994)
- Imperfect Strangers(1995)
- Choke(1995)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Blue Water, Green Skipper(1977)
- A romantic's guide to the country inns of Britain and Ireland(1979)
- An Extravagant Life(2022)
Publication Order of Barrington Universe Books
83 books in seriesPublication Order
- Chiefs(1981)
- Run Before the Wind(1983)
- Deep Lie(1986)
- White Cargo(1988)
- Grass Roots(1989)
- New York Dead(1991)
- Santa Fe Rules(1992)
- Choke(1995)
- The Run(1995)
- Dirt(1996)
- Dead in the Water(1997)
- Swimming to Catalina(1998)
- Orchid Beach(1998)
- Worst Fears Realized(1999)
- L.A. Dead(2000)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Stuart Woods?
Stuart Woods is a bestselling author known for 8 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Stuart Woods book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of Stone Barrington Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Stuart Woods written?
Stuart Woods has written over 176 books across 8 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.