by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 31
First published 2014
Stone Barrington steps off the plane in Paris expecting a routine visit. Instead, he finds himself targeted by a familiar adversary who has aligned with a dangerous new partner. The enemy harbors deep resentment from their previous encounters and now seeks payback. As Stone navigates the elegant but treacherous world of Parisian society, he discovers that this personal vendetta connects to a brewing scandal back home. The controversy threatens to derail a crucial American project, forcing Stone to fight battles on two fronts. He must outmaneuver his opponents in the City of Light while protecting vital interests across the Atlantic. The stakes escalate as Stone realizes that his enemies will stop at nothing to destroy both his reputation and the project he's sworn to protect.
Genres: adventure, mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Paris, America
320 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons