2009 Book 10: Short Straw

Book #:	122
Book Title:	Short Straw
Author:	Stuart Woods
Publisher:	G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date:	2006
Pages:	286
Started:	February 20, 2009
Finished:	February 23, 2009
Time to Read:	4 Days
Back Cover / Inside Flap:	"Ed Eagle, Santa Fe's preeminent trial lawyer, first introduced in Woods's Santa Fe Rules, finds himself in extreme domestic difficulties. On the morning of his fiftieth birthday, as he is about to open his elegant new law offices, Eagle learns that he is in the sort of trouble usually reserved for his unluckiest clients. Quickly marshaling his resources, which include two private detectives, an accused murderer, and an ace ex-IRS agent, he begins a campaign to save his law practice, his wealth, his reputation, and his self-respect from the astonishing machinations of the person closest to him. The action takes Eagle's team across the Southwest - through the lush southern California world of the very, very wealthy, with the delights of exclusive spas and secluded hotels; to the U.S.-Mexico border, and its ever-present dangers; and deep into parts of Mexico where no one can be trusted, least of all the police - always pitted against a wily and completely ruthless adversary."
Stars:	**
Review:	In my opinion, Stuart Woods writes well in terms of mechanics and verbiage, but I only found the storyline itself moderately compelling. The characters seem flat, the pace inconsistent, and several times I had to express the thought of "who care." In terms of a redeeming quality, this is a fairly fast read and also doesn't require much heavy thought. If that's what you're looking for, dive in. If not...move on!

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From my library to yours,

Tiffany