Stuart Woods

Everytime I see my mother she gives me a fresh stack of Stuart Woods books. It usually takes me a month or so actually be able to be in the mood to read them, but once I pick up a Stuart Woods book, I have a difficult time putting them down.

I got off work at say 3:15 am on Tuesday and couldn't fall asleep (highly unlikely for me), so I turned to my night stand which has about 7 books that I need to knock out here rather shortly. Look at the spine of the books and see Shoot Him If He Runs by Stuart Woods. Three hours later, the sun is coming up and I realize that it might be a good idea to get some sleep. I sleep for a few hours maybe three and then I head to work. Life back in Corporate America although, rewarding really does get in a way of my leisure days of reading, hiking, exercising, and enjoying the weather.

I read a chapter or two before I headed the vigil (I'll save that for another blog) and then come home to read. I was so excited about finishing my book, but I got side tracked while talking to Hungry and Stripper. Decided that since I didn't get much sleep the night before, I better not start reading my book again. After all I didn't want to pull another all-nighter for a book. I was on a few conference calls this morning, set up some meetings for tomorrow and monday and figured that my day of work should be complete.

I successfully finished Shoot Him If He Runs in about a day and a half. It was 290 pages of pure enjoyment. I love Stuart Woods, but I only really enjoy the Stone Barrington series and when he can include the Holly Barker character its double plus good! I have never been a Will Lee fan, but he was in the book (although, only a little) so it was totally tolerable. If you want a story book, that has you turning pages faster than you think can handle...I highly recommend it. The sex and alcohol that he usually inserts is not as intense as his other books, but does make an appearance here and there. He also added some non-fiction material to allow you to believe that this is possible or relevant to our society.