by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 52
First published 2020
Stone Barrington returns to New York City from England when a close friend alerts him to trouble brewing within a classified government agency. A destructive renegade has infiltrated the organization, and Stone's expertise is needed to eliminate this threat quietly. The situation becomes personal when Stone discovers the operative was planted by a familiar adversary from his past. The hunt takes Stone from Paris to the Maine coast as he races to stop the traitor from exposing confidential intelligence. His enemy commands vast resources and employs cunning tactics, but Stone must use every skill he possesses to prevent a catastrophic breach of national security and finally bring this elusive opponent to justice.
Genres: adventure, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: New York City, Paris, Maine
Period: Contemporary
320 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons