Stone Barrington
Books in Order.
Start with New York Dead (1991) and read in publication order. Stone Barrington is a New York lawyer and former cop, and the later books lean on recurring friends and past cases, though each mystery is self-contained.
The complete reading order for the Stone Barrington series by Stuart Woods. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.
Where to start
Start with New York Dead (1991) and read in publication order. Stone Barrington is a New York lawyer and former cop, and the later books lean on recurring friends and past cases, though each mystery is self-contained.
- •Stuart Woods wrote books 1 to 63. He died in 2022, and Brett Battles has continued the series since Near Miss (2023), which is credited to both authors; Smolder, Finders Keepers and Stuart Woods' Deep Water are credited to Brett Battles.
- •Stuart Woods' Deep Water (2 June 2026) is the latest published book. Strategic Moves (a 2010/2011 release, sources disagree) is left out until its publication date is confirmed, so it is missing from the list.
- •Stone also appears in crossovers with Woods' other series (Holly Barker, Ed Eagle, Rick Barron). Those books belong to the other series and are not listed here.
At a Glance
- First Book:New York Dead
- Latest Book:Stuart Woods' Deep Water
- Timeline:1991 - 2026
Complete Series Reading Order
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What order should I read Stone Barrington in?
Start with New York Dead (1991) and read in publication order. Stone Barrington is a New York lawyer and former cop, and the later books lean on recurring friends and past cases, though each mystery is self-contained.
How many books are in Stone Barrington?
66 main books, published 1991–2026.
Can I read Stone Barrington out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.