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AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER

In this latest adrenaline-fueled adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington faces his most vindictive threat yet.

Finally enjoying some downtime in Santa Fe, Stone Barrington agrees to attend an art exhibit with a dear friend. There, he encounters an intriguing woman who is on the trail of a ring of art thieves. Always one to please, Stone offers his help.

From Santa Fe to Los Angeles, it quickly becomes clear that her investigation has links to Stone—particularly to rare Matilda Stone art, his mother’s paintings. And when old grudges come to light, Stone is forced to reckon with a familiar enemy. Stone must act fast before whoever is out to get him finally closes in on him . . . for good.

About the Author

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Stuart Woods was the author of more than ninety novels, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Stone Barrington series. A native of Georgia and an avid sailor and pilot, he began his writing career in the advertising industry. Chiefs, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award. Woods passed away in 2022.

Brett Battles is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty novels, including the Jonathan Quinn, Rewinder, Project Eden, and Night Man Chronicles series. Three-time Barry Award nominee, his novel The Deceived won the award for Best Thriller in 2009.

Praise For…

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"Stuart Wood's Smolder is a page turner from beginning to the exciting end. . . . A welcome addition by Brett Battles who is a perfect choice to continue Stuart Woods novels." —Midwest Book Review

"For fans of the late author, Stuart Woods, Smolder will feel comfortingly familiar . . . Smolder captures the essence of the Stone Barrington series in a style very similar to Mr. Woods . . . the finished product is a clever and entertaining novel that readers of the series will likely enjoy." —New York Journal of Books

"Another solid novel . . . Stuart Woods would be proud." —Red Carpet Crash