by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 50
First published 2019
Stone Barrington seeks rest under the Florida sun when something falls from the sky and lands him in trouble. The suspicious circumstances pull him into an investigation alongside a clever local detective. They face a maddening obstacle: evidence vanishes before they can examine it properly. Stone travels from Key West's relaxed shores to Manhattan's busy streets, trying to link crimes that seem to follow him everywhere. Each answer leads to more questions. Old friends and new acquaintances reveal shocking connections to the smuggling operation. Stone discovers that enemies and answers often hide where he least expects to find them. His pursuit of the truth draws him deeper into a web of deception that spans from coast to coast.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation
Setting: Key West, Manhattan
Period: 21st-century
320 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons