by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 34
First published 2015
Stone Barrington intervenes when two corrupt police officers attack a brewery owner. His rescue draws him into the complex world of beer production and distribution networks. The brewing industry proves more dangerous than Stone anticipated. Corporate rivalries and criminal schemes threaten both his safety and his new ally's business empire. Stone must navigate territorial disputes between distributors while dodging continued threats from rogue law enforcement. The brewery owner's enemies operate at multiple levels, from street violence to boardroom manipulation. Stone discovers that protecting one person means confronting an entire system of corruption. His investigation reveals how deeply criminal elements have penetrated legitimate business operations. The case forces Stone to balance his usual sophisticated lifestyle with the gritty realities of industrial crime.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, gritty, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-allies, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Brewery
307 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Content warnings: violence