by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 11
First published 2005
Stone Barrington finds himself in familiar territory when a new client walks into his Manhattan law practice. The man has money, charm, and a serious problem with the law. Stone takes the case, but soon discovers his client operates on the wrong side of legal boundaries. Meanwhile, a sharp prosecutor has set her sights on bringing down Stone's new client. She's beautiful, determined, and building a case that could destroy the wealthy con man Stone has agreed to represent. As the legal battle intensifies, Stone navigates between his professional obligations and personal attractions. The action moves from Manhattan's restaurant scene to Broadway theaters, with a strategic retreat to Connecticut when the heat becomes too intense. Stone must use all his skills as both former cop and current lawyer to protect his client while avoiding the prosecutor's trap. The case tests Stone's loyalties and forces him to confront the gray areas between justice and legal maneuvering in New York's high stakes world.
Genres: crime, contemporary, action, legal-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Manhattan, Connecticut
Period: Contemporary
359 pages · Mass Market Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons