SANTA FE EDGE (FN)

SANTA FE EDGE by Stuart Woods is a thriller featuring Ed Eagle, a prominent, "take-no-prisoners" attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It's the fourth book in the Ed Eagle series.

The central premise revolves around Ed Eagle's continued battles with various forms of crime and, more significantly, with his ex-wife, Barbara Eagle Keeler. Barbara is a particularly dangerous and conniving character who, in this installment, manages to escape from a Mexican prison where she was incarcerated for attempting to murder Ed. Her primary goal upon returning to the U.S. is to finish what she started and wreak further havoc on Ed and his new wife, Susannah.

Beyond the relentless pursuit from his ex-wife, Ed also takes on a new, mysterious client. This client's case may uncover dark secrets from Ed's past and place him in renewed danger.

The novel is characterized by multiple interconnected plots, dangerous characters, and the usual Stuart Woods hallmarks of high society, intrigue, and a fast pace. Reviewers note its blend of crime, legal drama, and a touch of "slapstick comedy" due to the absurd contrivances of the villains. While some found it a satisfying read for fans of the Ed Eagle series, others felt the multiple storylines didn't always resolve conclusively.