by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 60
First published 2021
Stone Barrington returns to his Manhattan home expecting rest after a perilous coastal mission. His plans change when a contact warns him about suspicious criminal activity brewing in the city. Stone decides to investigate the scheme himself. The criminal leader behind the operation proves harder to catch than anyone anticipated. Stone launches an international pursuit that takes him to unfamiliar territories around the world. He receives assistance from longtime allies and encounters attractive new partners along the way. Stone commits to seeing the chase through to its conclusion. His target turns out to be more dangerous and unpredictable than any opponent he has previously confronted. The hunt tests Stone's skills as he faces this volatile adversary across multiple countries.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-allies, international-intrigue
Setting: Manhattan, Unfamiliar Territories
Period: Contemporary
352 pages · Kindle Edition · G.P. Putnam's Sons