by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 59
First published 2021
Stone Barrington thought he had left certain problems behind him. He was wrong. An old adversary resurfaces with renewed determination, refusing to accept previous defeats. This rival has patience, resources, and a long memory for past grievances. Stone finds himself pulled into a dangerous game where the rules keep changing and the stakes keep rising. His opponent knows his weaknesses and exploits them methodically. The usual channels of law and order offer little protection when someone operates outside conventional boundaries. Stone must rely on his instincts and experience to navigate increasingly treacherous waters. Each move he makes seems anticipated, each strategy countered before he can fully deploy it. The conflict becomes personal in ways that threaten not just Stone's professional standing but his fundamental sense of security. What began as an annoyance transforms into something far more serious.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
347 pages · Kindle Edition · G.P. Putnam's Sons