In the latest thriller from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods， Stone Barrington faces down a persistent rival。


Stone Barrington is nearing his New York City abode when he stumbles into trouble。 As it turns out， a new client is in danger—and with both business and the safety of the city at stake， Stone has no choice but to get involved。

It’s soon clear that a complicated scheme is being hatched， and the source remains enigmatic 。 。 。 but it’s only a matter of time before he and Stone must each show their hands。 From ritzy Manhattan high-rises to the lush serenity of the Connecticut countryside， the game of cat-and-mouse can end with only one victor。