by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 43
First published 2017
A stunning woman walks into Stone Barrington's office with a crime that seems straightforward enough. But this new client draws the attorney into New York's exclusive art scene, where a single discovery can transform careers and fortunes overnight. Behind the refined galleries and cultured conversations lurk con artists and criminals who prey on collectors and dealers alike. Stone moves between luxury penthouses in Manhattan and grand estates in the Hamptons, where every painting and sculpture carries enormous financial stakes. The art world's polished surface conceals people willing to commit murder for the right piece. Stone must use his sharp judgment and seasoned instincts to uncover the truth while navigating the egos and interests of wealthy collectors. In this rarefied business, one wrong move can destroy reputations built over decades. Stone discovers that when priceless artwork changes hands, the money involved makes killing seem like just another transaction.
Genres: art, suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, high-stakes
Setting: Hamptons, Manhattan, New York
323 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons