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Hour Game

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's summary

A woman is found murdered in the woods with a very special watch on her wrist, and what seemed a simple case soon escalates into a nightmare. The criminal methods of some of the most infamous killers of all time are being replicated by a new predator who stalks and strikes victims with a cunning brilliance. No one can understand the murderer's motives or who the next victim will be.

Drawn into this violent affair are two Secret Service agents turned private investigators, Sean King and Michelle Maxwell. Both have been hired to prove a man's innocence in a domestic burglary involving an aristocratic, if dysfunctional, family. Soon, stunning secrets will lead the partners into the middle of a frantic search for a killer unlike any they've confronted before.

As the Hour Game barrels forward, Sean and Michelle face a macabre puzzle and uncover one horrifying revelation after another. Nearing the truth, they will find that their own lives are in danger. And then they're hit with the biggest surprise of all. When you play the Hour Game, you have to play to win. But time is running out...for all of them.

In Hour Game, best-selling master storyteller David Baldacci has created his most mind-blowing and satisfying thriller yet.

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Critic reviews

"Utterly absorbing, complex mystery-thriller that spins in unexpected directions....A snappy surprise ending will have Baldacci's many fans remembering why they love this author so much." (Publishers Weekly)

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    3 out of 5 stars

Disappointed.

Like one of the other reviewers I have read and enjoyed some of the authors other books a lot more. The story was a bit too unbelievable. The narrator was good very easy to listen to however.

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    3 out of 5 stars

Twisty plot riddled with cliches

Scott Brick does a great job with this book, but I don't know how many times Balducci uses the phrase "Shot back" or "shot across" or some other weak phrase. He has too few words for too many scenes and it quickly becomes apparent. The plot twist will keep you guessing, but I found some of the clue threads almost non-apparent; at the "big reveal" the detective goes through a series of explanations that really are a stretch. Finally the differences between what the author can imagine and what the coroner describes are huge. It is too clear that he took notes during his forensic research and wanted to put them on paper to describe every gruesome detail, but his own imagination brings us tired wording.

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A definite...Great story

I loved this book. I couldn't put it down and hated when it was over (or actually put the iPOD down). Baldacci leaves a few items for you to figure out on your own. While they are obvious, he doesn't insult your intelligence by spelling it all out for you. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

Fantastic book and SO worth the time.

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A little disappointing

I enjoyed the first book a great deal but book 2 was a bit of a let down,. What happened to the kick-ass Michelle? She turned into a bit character for the male who solved the crime. I will have to think long and hard about using a credit for the 3rd book.

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    4 out of 5 stars

outstanding

Very well researched book, full of great forensic insight. Full of twists and turns. The book was written and the narrator read in a way that made it easy to follow along and keep track of all the activities of the many characters involved in the investigations. great listen for a cold snowy day on the couch.

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  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

Great read.

Holds your attention to the last chapter! David is the best!

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A good listen. Keeps you interested.

Story got a little far fetched, but plenty of action and intrigue. Great narration. Worth a listen.

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This book takes you down all sorts of what seems like an ending only to have the story take another whole direction...with lots of people being murdered, horribly I might add, you are never sure who the murderer is and even when you do find out there is still another twist to this everwidening thriller.

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One of the best

A really good listen. Great characters, good story line. keeps your interest until the very end

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Great

Wonderful as always for Baldacci. He never disappoints his customers. Highly recommended. This book keeps you guessing.

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