@article{889982, note = {Includes excerpt from A Delicate Touch.}, author = {Woods, Stuart,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/889982}, title = {Desperate measures /}, abstract = {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...}, recid = {889982}, pages = {338 pages ;}, }