Santa Fe Dead | 
|  | | | Title: | Santa Fe Dead | | Author: | Stuart Woods | | Publisher: | Putnam Adult | | Type: | Book / Hardcover | | Publication Date: | 22 April, 2008 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0399154906 / 9780399154904 | | List Price: | $25.95 | | You Save: | $8.82 | | Amazon Price: | $17.13 | |
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New York Times bestseller Stuart Woods returns with a fast-paced thriller, starring Ed Eagle, the take-no-prisoners attorney from Santa Fe Rules and Short Straw.
When last we encountered Ed Eagle, he had been the target of a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by his wife, Barbara, the ultimate black widow. But when Barbara escapes from police custody, Ed knows that not only will his life be in danger but also the life of his new girlfriend, and, of course, of any rich man unlucky enough to be lured into Barbara’s web. To add to his troubles, Ed has taken on a new client, Don Wells, who may or may not have murdered his own wife and son.
From the posh resorts of southern California to the New Mexico desert and the seedy hotels of Tijuana, Ed Eagle will follow every lead—and hope that he doesn’t wind up Santa Fe Dead.
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Customer Reviews:
• Great!!!! 03 July, 2008
I love Stuart Woods I have read all of his books and again he did not let me down!!! Great story as always!!! Great Read!!!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A26SKKT2U6FDC8
• Woods Is Back On Track 02 August, 2008
Stuart Woods is back on track with his writing. For a while there he was writing short novels that really seemed kind of weird. Santa Fe Dead is a sequel to Santa Fe Rules. I suggest that you read Santa Fe Rules first so that you will be familiar with the characters. The character Ed Eagle who is an attorney is one of Woods best. He has had major problems with his ex wife, who is a gold-digger with a grudge. You will really enjoy reading this one. I had a hard time putting it down.
- Reviewed by customer ID: AFDNBR23VN38J
• Light Read-fun Story 15 August, 2008
If you are a fan of Stuart Woods, this book will entertain you. This is a light, amusing romp through Ed Eagle world. Just enjoy it for what it is and you won't be disappointed. If this is the first time you are picking up this author, stop and try some of his earlier works first and then come back to this one. This is a quick read and I finished this in one day. His writing style is somewhat 'jerky' in conversations, but you find yourself overlooking that as you get engrossed in the story.
If you are looking for a deep mystery, you won't find that here. This is just another chapter in Ed Eagle's facinating, far fetched life. I enjoyed it.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2CX98PB21L1I0
• An Exciting Story Even If A Bit Far Fetched 06 July, 2008
I am a true Stuart Woods fan and read all of his books. This is no exception, in my opinion, to a fun, exciting read. I lost a night of sleep so I could find out how it would end. Sure, much of the plot---everyone having a pilot's license and carrying a gun----is a bit far fetched. But reading an exciting story allows you to escape what is real and live in that fantasy world for the length of the book.
This story carries you away into another world-----where people are shot, people are millionaires, and convicts run to Mexico to escape. And it includes the bad guy getting caught and the good guy once again being able to enjoy his millions, women and booze.
What's not to enjoy-------just escape for awhile and enjoy the story.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1LLLG58HLETVM
• Reviewing: Santa Fe Dead 22 June, 2008
"Santa Fe Dead" could easily have been named "The Boring Return of the Evil B-word Barbara." That might have been more honest and would have better reflected the disappointingly weak quality of Stuart Wood's latest effort. It would have also worked naming it "Santa Fe STUPID."
It is time once again to hang out with Ed Eagle, Santa Fe lawyer and all around older stud. Someday, we may finally find out that Ed Eagle is actually Stone Barrington's father as they seem to share the same concepts about the law, making money, bedding beautiful women, etc. When Ed Eagle isn't romping in bed with the gorgeous actress Susannah Wilde (yes, he romps by his own admission and does it very well with no unsatisfied customers or golden arches), or wheeling and dealing, is testifying in court about how his ex-wife Barbara tried to take his money, kill Ed's private investigators, have Ed killed, and generally cause mayhem in both Mexico and the U. S. Despite his testimony, as well as the fact that she flees the courthouse while the jury is deliberating her verdict, the jury in San Diego, California finds her not guilty.
Barbara begins to set her sights on the next husband to be whose biggest asset is his money while Ed Eagle begins to try to move on with his life. Part of his stated attempt to move on is to warn the next husband to be that Barbara is evil. That doesn't help create separation, closure, or whatever the shrinks call it this week and before long Barbara is mad as a hatter and going after him everyway possible. That is fine with Ed because he isn't through with her either.
Featuring stereotypical characters, gratuitous sex scenes inserted for no plot reason whatsoever, and plenty of action as well as references to money and designer goods, this is an incredible weak read. Barbara is the complete evil B word, Ed is an unflappable stud, and the bad guys are amazingly stupid. Finding good help is hard to do and in this case one really wonders how the bad guys lived long enough to be the stupid help in this novel. Apparently, they never were forced to get out of wet paper bags at any time of their lives and therefore have managed to live long enough to get here where they can fly planes and do all sorts of things but can't kill worth anything and leave clues behind that a sixth grader wouldn't. The result is a book typical of Wood's write it fast and sell it philosophy of the last few years and on that many of his fans will mindlessly continue to snap up and enjoy.
Kevin R. Tipple (copyright) 2008
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2F6SZLKG0TOJ7
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