{"product_id":"desperate-measures-paperback-5","title":"Desperate Measures - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStuart Woods\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStone Barrington faces down danger on New York's mean streets in the latest thriller from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUpon 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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 . . .\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuart Woods\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than eighty-five novels, including the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling Stone Barrington series. He is a native of Georgia and began his writing career in the advertising industry. \u003ci\u003eChiefs\u003c\/i\u003e, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award. An avid sailor and pilot, Woods lives in Florida, Maine, and Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.5 x 4.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 25, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42175567528071,"sku":"9780735219236","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d501b2b781108048865141a8c05fbda6.webp?v=1733382528","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/desperate-measures-paperback-5","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}