[close]Desperate Measures<*b> by Stuart Woods Stone Barrington series Book #47 3★
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.
The description sounds more exciting than the book actually was. Where do these people come from? They throw out terms like "one-hundred million dollars" like everyone has ever even seen one million dollars let alone several hundred of them...they constantly go out to the most expensive restaurants in New York...no McDonalds for these folks. They buy airplanes and houses like they grew on trees...and everything...no matter what it is, always works to their favor. Oh...and there is sex and more sex between all of these events. If you have been following Stone Barrington from the olden days of the series you will just take the whole thing in stride...but you are a newbie you could well have a difficult time taking all of this in.
