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.