by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 32
First published 2015
Stone Barrington celebrates a hard-won victory, but his triumph quickly turns complicated. A ruthless adversary emerges with plans to cause maximum destruction. Stone accepts the responsibility of handling his respected mentor's estate, expecting routine paperwork and legal formalities. Instead, he uncovers a web of secrets that shake his understanding of his friend's life. Some revelations merely surprise him. Others prove genuinely disturbing. A dangerous woman from Stone's romantic past reappears without warning, bringing unpredictable complications. Stone has built his reputation on staying calm when situations spiral out of control. This time, multiple crises converge simultaneously. His business victory attracts criminal attention. The estate secrets threaten to expose powerful people. The lethal beauty operates by her own agenda. Stone must navigate between legitimate ambitions and illegal schemes where the stakes keep rising. The collision between his professional success and these emerging threats creates a perfect storm of danger that tests even his legendary composure.
Genres: crime, contemporary, action, mystery-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, lethal-beauty
320 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons