by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 24
First published 2012
Stone Barrington travels to Bel-Air to supervise security for an upscale gathering that will bring together Hollywood stars, wealthy socialites, politicians, and international billionaires. The assignment carries personal significance for Stone, and his job becomes more enjoyable yet complicated when two former lovers arrive at the event. However, the prestigious occasion has drawn the attention of a criminal organization with deadly intentions. Stone's investigation pulls him into a labyrinth of lies and false leads, where government intelligence operations intersect with the secret dealings of America's elite. As he closes in on his targets, Stone discovers the danger far exceeds initial estimates and realizes his enemies may be concealed among the very people he's protecting. The case tests Stone's skills as he navigates between legitimate security concerns and criminal threats hiding behind wealth and privilege.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, government-conspiracy, high-stakes
Setting: Bel-Air
320 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons