by Stuart Woods
First published 2017
Stone Barrington takes a boating trip along the Maine coast, expecting relaxation. Instead, a chance encounter leaves him battered and bruised. The people responsible belong to a prestigious family, and Stone sees opportunity where others might see trouble. The family needs someone with Stone's particular skills to handle their own complicated situation. Stone agrees to help, discovering that he and his new clients share a common enemy. This adversary operates through force rather than subtlety. He takes every professional setback as a personal attack that demands retaliation. Stone relies on clever maneuvering and strategic thinking. His opponent responds with explosive anger and violence. When Stone's calculated approach meets his enemy's volatile temperament, the conflict escalates beyond business into something far more dangerous.
Genres: adventure, crime, contemporary, action, mystery-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Maine
368 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons