by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 6
First published 2001
Stone Barrington stands ready to marry the daughter of a former mob boss in Venice. His bride is the sister of his partner Dino Bacchetti's wife, a stunning woman with a volatile temperament. The wedding ceremony awaits, but Stone faces a crucial question about the legal validity of their union. His romantic plans shatter when an urgent phone call arrives from California. Someone close to Stone has been murdered, and his immediate presence is required. Stone must abandon his wedding and rush to the West Coast to confront this deadly situation. The case pulls him away from personal happiness and into a web of violence that threatens everything he holds dear. This installment proves pivotal for Stone's personal life, as the interrupted wedding and California murder investigation force him to examine what matters most.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: high-stakes, personal-stakes
Setting: Venice, California
Period: Contemporary
410 pages · Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons