A gripping crime and conspiracy thriller by David Baldacci, first published in 2007. It is the third novel in the Camel Club and is widely considered one of the strongest entries in the series.

The novel follows the enigmatic Oliver Stone, a former government assassin living off the grid in Washington, D.C., alongside his unconventional group of investigators known as the Camel Club. Their latest case begins when Stone witnesses the murder of a trusted friend, drawing him into a deadly conspiracy that spans the highest levels of government.

At the same time, another terrifying threat emerges: a highly organized group of professional killers is targeting the wealthiest and most influential people in America. Their murders appear random, but Stone suspects a hidden pattern behind the killings.

As the Camel Club investigates, they uncover a sophisticated conspiracy involving political corruption, secret intelligence operations, corporate power, and revenge. Pursued by powerful enemies and ruthless assassins, Stone and his allies must stop the killers before the nation is plunged into chaos.

Stone Cold combines Baldacci's trademark short chapters, intricate plotting, and relentless pacing with memorable characters and multiple intertwining mysteries. The novel explores themes of justice, power, corruption, loyalty, and the lasting consequences of secrets buried in the past.