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Stone Barrington, a straight‑shooter private investigator in New York City, is thrust into the center of a high‑stakes mystery after witnessing a shocking crime in the dead of night. His surviving encounter puts him on the front page of every New York newspaper, as the case spirals into a web of unspeakable crimes, dangerous allies, and political intrigue, all centered around a beautiful and influential television anchorwoman. With each new clue threatening his safety, Barrington must navigate a perilous landscape of deception and danger to uncover the truth before it’s too late.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Stuart Woods
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