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Stone Barrington, the seasoned detective and former police officer turned lawyer, ventures to the West Coast to solve a celebrity homicide in Los Angeles. His investigation quickly spirals into a maze of romance, Mafia connections and a past love asking for his help. With his sharp legal mind and investigative instincts, Stone navigates the city's underbelly to uncover the truth behind the murder and the secrets of those around him.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Stuart Woods
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