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Stone Barrington, a seasoned former cop turned private investigator, is commissioned to collect evidence for a high‑profile celebrity divorce. His investigation leads him directly into danger when the target is found dead. Faced with the threat of false charges and risking his integrity, Barrington must navigate a maze of deceit to uncover the truth. In the process, he confronts allies and enemies alike, proving that in New York’s underbelly, truth is never straightforward.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Stuart Woods
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