by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 18
First published 2010
Stone Barrington enjoys a quiet dinner with his former NYPD partner Dino at Elaine's when former client Herbie Fisher walks in carrying a briefcase stuffed with $14 million in cash. Herbie insists he won the money through a lottery ticket, but he also needs legal representation. A sniper's bullet shatters the restaurant window above Herbie's head, sending patrons diving for cover and confirming Stone's suspicions that his hapless client faces serious danger. Stone must protect Herbie while unraveling the truth behind the mysterious windfall. The investigation draws in a stunning MI6 operative from Britain and a wealthy private security firm owner with unclear motives. As Stone pursues flying lessons for his new jet between dodging bullets and following leads, he discovers that Herbie's good fortune may be anything but lucky. The case forces Stone to navigate international espionage, corporate intrigue, and deadly enemies who will kill to reclaim their money.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Elaine's, NYPD, Britain
Period: Present Day
291 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Content warnings: violence