by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 63
First published 2022
A violent storm batters Dark Harbor, Maine, when Stone Barrington discovers a corpse at his door. The dead man's identity proves elusive, wrapped in layers of deception that Stone must peel away. His investigation pulls him into a dangerous contest between CIA operatives and hostile foreign agents. A mysterious woman enters his orbit, seeking his protection as the stakes escalate. Stone navigates false leads and calculated lies, but his pursuit of answers attracts the notice of a familiar adversary. This enemy will kill to keep buried secrets from surfacing. Stone faces his most formidable opponent yet in a deadly game where the truth could cost him everything. The veteran investigator must use all his skills to survive this treacherous maze of espionage and murder.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigative-journalism
Setting: Dark Harbor, Maine
Period: contemporary
272 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Content warnings: violence