Severe Clear by Stuart Woods

As New York City prepares to unveil the grand opening of the exclusive Arrington hotel, a glittering crowd of politicians, celebrities, and power brokers gathers for what promises to be a landmark celebration. But beneath the glamour lies a deadly threat. Stone Barrington, lawyer and former NYPD detective, is drawn into a web of intelligence warnings and high-level secrets when word of an imminent terrorist attack surfaces. With national security at stake and time running out, Stone must navigate the corridors of power and deceit to stop a catastrophe that could shatter the city.