Synopsis: '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 defense systems fail, Stone will have to go head-to-head against some of the most dastardly scrum he's ever faced . . .' From the book jacket

Review: This one is pretty good, but you know from the start that at least one of the women will be killed. This is the introduction of Faith, Stone's personal pilot. ( )

I actually think this is one of his better books, at least of late. While it's still formulaic, here's a new twist: the first woman he sleeps with tells him she only has sex with a guy three times so she does not get attached so Stone forces himself to do the nasty only twice and then hires her as his new pilot (as he swaps his plane for a larger one requiring two pilots.) Turns out she is the same type of women being serially killed and won't play it safe. Good backstory on catching the bad guys here, including sexy, competitive twins. Stone also becomes one of two suspected perps when a divorcee who he helps is murdered and he finds the dead body. The ex-husband hedge fund manager has a temper, and Fred drops him when he's stalking in the neighborhood. Herbie handles the divorce. Dino bops in and out. No politics in this one: what a relief! ( )

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 . . ( )

Another fun Barrington book. It's very much like what you would expect from the duo Stone and Dino with a serial killer on the loose in NYC. Yes, to some it's an "eye roll" plot - lawyer in tailored suit chauffeured in a Bentley chasing bad guys. It's light and fun and why I love it. ( )

Formula Stone Barrington book, with two poorly developed murder plots. Improbable (as usual) c collaboration between Barrington, an attorney who never practices and hi8s ex-NYPD partner/best buddy Dino, who is now NY police Commissioner.
References report that Woods writes 3-5 books per year - and it shows.
Will try not to buy any more Woods novels, even at $.50 (as this book). ( )