Desperate measures

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.