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Stone Barrington has long navigated schemes and deceptions for the prestigious white‑shoe firm Woodman & Weld. When he travels to Europe under mysterious circumstances, he finds himself the target of a complex murder investigation.
In the process, Stone uncovers a conspiracy that involves the continent’s elite, who will stop at nothing to expand their power. With no limits on their ambition, billionaires trade insider knowledge for profit and orchestrate deadly games.
As two unexpected invitations unfold, Stone must piece together a puzzle that delves deep into the world of European ultra‑wealth and privilege, exposing a shadowy underworld where murder is an acceptable price for success.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Stuart Woods
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