by Stuart Woods
Part of Stone Barrington, book 26
First published 2013
Stone Barrington has handled plenty of complex cases as an attorney at Woodman & Weld, but two strange invitations draw him to France under circumstances that puzzle even him. What starts as unusual travel quickly becomes something far more dangerous. Stone discovers he has walked into an elaborate mystery that connects European billionaires with espionage networks. In this world of extreme wealth and privilege, insider information becomes currency and murder serves as a business tool. Stone must decode an intricate puzzle while navigating a shadowy underworld where deadly ambition drives every move. The bright facade of European high society conceals dangerous players who will kill to achieve their goals. Stone faces schemes and deceptions that challenge even his experienced judgment as he works to uncover the truth behind his mysterious summons to Europe.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: intrigue, mystery, puzzle
Setting: Europe, France
320 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons