My Reading Nook

This book is supposed to be a Stone Barrington Novel, but in it poor Stone is repeatedly shoved out of the way by Holly Barker. And it’s quite apparent that Mr. Woods was conflicted throughout about just who should be the main protagonist.

This book was an agonizing read and a disappointment to any who are fans of either of these two characters.

Shoot Him If He Runs is an apparent sequel to Iron Orchid which brought us the infamous Teddy Fay, that CIA agent turned rogue who takes it into his own hands to rid the world of dirty politicians and petty dictators. Teddy faked his own death twice in Iron Orchid, but the aging agent is trying to retire and chooses the island nation of St. Marks.

Unable to stay out of politics, Teddy assassinates the island’s ruthless chief of police, then the corrupt Prime Minister. Holly and Stone are one step behind but fated to still lose Teddy to his prowess as master planner and superb agent.

Shoot Him If He Runs by Stuart Woods
Published by Signet Books 2007
ISBN: 978-0-451-22360-9