by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 21
First published 2011
Stone Barrington returns to New York after his memorable visit to Bel-Air and his encounter with Arrington Calder, his former lover who has become both sophisticated and wealthy. He wants to focus on his home turf and capitalize on his new partnership at Woodman & Weld. Stone settles into familiar patterns with his friend Dino, dining at Elaine's and other top restaurants, dealing with the unpredictable Herbie Fisher, working with Bill Eggers on challenging new clients, and navigating a mystery or two involving women. But Arrington disrupts his routine with plans of her own. She intends to introduce Stone to something that will change everything: the child he fathered years ago. Stone faces revelations that go beyond even this life-altering discovery. The twenty-first installment in the series brings Stone face to face with his past in ways he never anticipated.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Bel-Air, New York, Woodman & Weld
Period: 21st Century
320 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons