02516cam a2200409 i 4500 364767777 TxAuBib 20181129120000.0 180508s2018||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2018022152 9780735219229 hardcover 0735219222 hardcover (OCoLC)1035798556 TxAuBib rda Woods, Stuart. Desperate measures [Book] / Stuart Woods. New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2018. 311 pages ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Stone Barrington ; 47 "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 . . ." -- Provided by publisher. 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. When New York City is rocked by a series of disturbing crimes, it looks as if his hew hire might be the next target. The task of protecting her requires 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. -- adapted from publisher info. 20181129. Barrington, Stone (Fictitious character) Fiction. FICTION / Action & Adventure. FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense. FICTION / Thrillers / General. Thrillers (Fiction.) Detective and mystery fiction. Detective and mystery fiction. Thrillers (Fiction.) Mystery fiction. Suspense fiction. Stone Barrington ; 47.