by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 14
First published 2007
Stone Barrington receives an urgent summons to the Oval Office. President Will Lee believes Teddy Fay, a rogue CIA operative supposedly killed years ago, may still be alive. Stone must travel to St. Marks, a pristine Caribbean island, alongside fellow agents Holly Barker and Dino Bacchetti to locate and eliminate this master spy turned murderer. St. Marks presents itself as a tourist haven filled with luxury resorts and mountain retreats. But beneath the paradise facade, Stone and Holly uncover a web of corrupt politicians and shadowy American expatriates, each harboring dangerous secrets. The island's beauty masks a labyrinth of deception where nothing appears as it seems. As Stone navigates the treacherous landscape of lies and hidden agendas, he realizes that Teddy Fay possesses the skills to blend seamlessly into any environment. The chase intensifies as Stone must distinguish between innocent vacationers and potential threats while racing against time to complete his deadly mission in this tropical setting where every friendly face might conceal a killer.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Oval Office, St. Marks
304 pages · Hardcover · Putnam Adult