by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 42
First published 2017
Stone Barrington enjoys his status as a wealthy bachelor moving through New York's elite social circles. The gossip and interest that follow him come with the territory. Then something changes. Stone finds himself pushed into unwanted public attention that forces him to seek cover. Persistent annoyances multiply around him. He makes his personal arrangements in secret, using methods that would impress a spy. His careful precautions backfire. The more he tries to hide, the more determined his pursuers become. One woman proves especially relentless in her pursuit. Stone realizes his carefully constructed private world is crumbling. What started as an inconvenience becomes a fight for survival. He must protect more than his social standing and reputation. His life hangs in the balance.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: New York
339 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons