by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 54
First published 2020
Stone Barrington expects a peaceful getaway in Maine with his friends. Instead, severe weather strikes their retreat. The brutal conditions provide perfect cover for a dangerous adversary who slips in undetected and leaves a threatening message. Stone realizes the attack targets one of his closest friends. Worse, this incident represents just the beginning of a larger conspiracy. The enemies have ambitious plans that extend far beyond this single warning. Stone pursues the criminals from New York City's busy streets to the tropical waters of Key West. Each step of his investigation reveals new dangers. The trail leads him deeper into a web of corruption and violence. Stone discovers that the mastermind behind the scheme poses a greater threat than he initially understood. His friend's life hangs in the balance as Stone races to uncover the truth and stop the conspiracy before it claims more victims.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-friends, high-stakes, race-against-time
Setting: Key West, Maine, New York City
323 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons