by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 67
First published 2026
Stone Barrington joins client Trenton Sidney for drinks aboard Sidney's new yacht as the sun sets. The evening takes a deadly turn when the vessel sinks, leaving Stone among only four survivors. He awakens with fragmented memories of the disaster and his client dead. Stone throws himself back into work, beginning with the mundane task of contacting the beneficiaries named in Trenton's will. Fresh evidence surfaces suggesting the sinking was no accident. Someone deliberately destroyed the yacht and killed Trenton. Stone must investigate the tragedy from multiple angles to identify the murderer. The killer remains dangerous and will strike again if cornered. Stone races to solve the case before the perpetrator eliminates anyone else who threatens their freedom.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, high-stakes
368 pages · Paperback · Random House Large Print