TY - BOOK AU - Woods,Stuart TI - Desperate measures T2 - A Stone Barrington novel SN - 9780735219229 PY - 2018///] CY - New York PB - G.P. Putnam's Sons KW - Barrington, Stone (Fictitious character) KW - Fiction KW - Detective and mystery fiction KW - lcgft KW - Thrillers (Fiction) N2 - "Upon returning to the states from a European jaunt, Stone Barrington makes the acquaintance of a stunning woman who seems like she could be an ideal candidate to meet some of his professional--and personal--needs. Before long, though, Stone is put to the task of protecting his new hire when New York City is rocked by a series of disturbing crimes, and it looks as if she might be the next target. In the city that never sleeps there's always a plot being hatched, and the only recourse is constant vigilance and a bit of luck. But if those defensive systems fail, Stone will have to go head-to-head against some of the most dastardly scum he's ever faced . . ." -- ER -