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The Prince of Beverly Hills

By: Stuart Woods
Narrated by: Stephen Hoye
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Rick Barron, a sharp, capable detective on the Beverly Hills force, finds himself demoted after a run-in with a superior officer, but he soon lands a job other cops only dream about: the security detail for Centurion Pictures, one of the hottest studios in the midst of Hollywood's golden age of the late 1930s.

As the protector of the studio's interests, Barron looks after the elite of filmdom's stars - among them Clete Barrow, a British leading man with a penchant for parties, and Glenna Gleason, a peach of a talent on the verge of stardom. Rick's easy charm has society columnists dubbing him "the Prince of Beverly Hills", the white knight of movie stars, until he stumbles across a murder cover-up and a blackmail scam that threaten the studio's business and may have origins with some unsavory characters.

When two suspicious deaths begin to look like a double murder and an attempt is made on someone who has become an intimate friend, Barron knows he is up against wise guys whose stakes are nothing less than do or die. A dicey war of nerves is on.

©2005 Stuart Woods (P)2016 Penguin Audio Historical Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Detective

Critic reviews

"Woods’s sturdy, self-assured crime thriller is satisfying enough to expand an already immense fan base.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Woods writes with smooth confidence as famous names add spice to a diverting summer read that simmers but never gets hard-boiled.” (Kirkus Reviews)
Wonderful Storyline • Historical Elements • New Intriguing Characters • Fast-paced Thriller • Clever Plot • Great Reader
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Gone but nor forgotten. Miss Woods style. I've been a very long time listener because reading time is almost impossible to find

Great Writer

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Timeless display of alliteration making one feel as if it were today in the golden age of movie makers! Great ties to the more current novels involving the Arrington years and the Barrimgtons, who follow.

Woods strikes gold, again!

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The best one yet Not too much sex in it so I can play it on my car

The best one yet.

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Loved hearing all the inside stuff about the studio and the name dropping. Great story line

Another great one by Stuart Wood

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Fast pased & fun book. A little racey here & there but great. A good listen or read.

Excelent movement throughout the book

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Fun story- a perfect Hollywood mystery with an even better Hollywood ending. Highly recommended! Good narration, clever historical tie ins

Fast Read, Hollywood Ending

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Where does The Prince of Beverly Hills rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Like the change of time periods and the inclusion of real-life actors -wondered how much truth was actually incorporated into the lives of David Niven, Bugsy Siegel etc.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There were several nice new characters for a Stuart Wood novel.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Narration was okay, but would have enjoyed Tony better.

Any additional comments?

A bit anti-climatic but would work for a follow up

Like the new character - a bit anti-climatic

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I know there is a second book for this series but I want more of Rick Barron!!

More please!

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It has a wonderful storyline; it kept my attention from the beginning to the end!!

Wonderful story line.

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I really enjoyed this story, although you have to suspend reality a bit. But that in part is what makes it so compelling. Good read leaving you wanting more.

Hollywood Glamour back in the day

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