by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 51
First published 2019
Stone Barrington settles into his English retreat, expecting peaceful downtime. Instead, he finds himself dispatched to Britain's remote corners, walking straight into a lethal trap. The ambush marks the opening move by a rival power intent on destabilizing the nation. Stone discovers the attack represents just the beginning of a larger conspiracy. Two intelligent and beautiful women join his mission as he assumes a new role with greater authority. Together they pursue a dangerous defector whose agenda threatens lives. The hunt intensifies as Stone closes in on his target. Each step forward reveals the true scope of the plot. Behind the immediate threat lurks a mastermind orchestrating events from the shadows. Stone must navigate the deception while the stakes continue to rise around him.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, spy
Setting: Britain, England
409 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Press Large Print