by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 28
First published 2014
Stone Barrington meets with a seemingly respectable gentleman who needs legal advice about an unusual opportunity that could prove quite profitable. The client appears well-mannered and civilized, hardly the sort who would attract violence or chaos. Stone provides the requested guidance and assumes their business has concluded. He discovers quickly that multiple parties have developed intense interest in this man's affairs, particularly how they might connect to an old criminal matter. Some of these interested parties will use any means necessary to obtain the information they seek. Stone finds himself caught between aggressive law enforcement officials and dangerous criminals, all pursuing the same objective. The chase spans from Florida's warm coastline to exclusive retreats in the Northeast. Stone must navigate carefully between these competing forces while they engage in a ruthless battle where only one side can claim victory. Success will require Stone to deploy all his cleverness and adaptability to survive this high-stakes confrontation.
Genres: crime, action, mystery-thriller, legal-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, high-stakes
Setting: Florida, Northeast
320 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons