by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 53
First published 2020
Stone Barrington learns that someone wants him dead. His name appears on a hit list, and the threat is real. Stone's first instinct is to stay hidden until law enforcement catches the killer. But this enemy won't quit. The attacks keep coming, and Stone realizes he must take action himself. Stone arms himself and reaches out to his network of skilled allies. Together, they hunt the person trying to kill him. The chase spans multiple countries as their target proves exceptionally good at disappearing and staying ahead of pursuit. Stone finds himself in a deadly game where the rules keep changing. As the hunt intensifies, Stone begins to wonder who is really in control. Is he closing in on his would-be assassin, or is he walking into a trap? The international pursuit forces Stone to question whether he has become the hunter or if he remains the hunted. His survival depends on outsmarting an enemy who seems to anticipate his every move.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, high-stakes
Setting: Multiple Countries
333 pages · Kindle Edition · Penguin Publishing Group
Content warnings: violence