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The Blue Hour Sanction

By: Landon Beach
Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman
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How did a young woman from a small town in Michigan become the most lethal assassin that the world has ever known? You are about to find out.

College heptathlete Margaret Crandall is invited to compete for a spot with a secret company to become an elite assassin. While still in the training pipeline, her mentor is murdered attempting to kill the billionaire shipping tycoon, Victor Lars Junius, who is a member of a global criminal empire and attempting to transform himself into the legendary actor Richard Burton.

As a result, Margaret is promoted and given a new name: Adrienne Astra.

Her first mission?

Sanction Junius.

However, a mole at the off-the-books company is already plotting Adrienne's demise.

Get ready for an origin story unlike anything you have ever experienced before. If you like high-stakes espionage, action, and endings you won't see coming, then you'll love Landon Beach's tense spy thriller.

If you are a fan of James Bond, Trevanian, Don Winslow, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp series, Jack Carr’s The Terminal List series, Brad Thor’s Scot Harvath series, Mark Greaney’s Gray Man series, Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne series, Tom Clancy’s Campus novels, Brad Taylor’s Pike Logan series, or Jason Matthew’s Red Sparrow Trilogy, you'll enjoy The Blue Hour Sanction.

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"With its gripping premise and non-stop action, The Blue Hour Sanction delivers a thrilling narrative that will captivate fans of both The Hunger Games and James Bond. Prepare for a wild ride through a world of deadly secrets and high-stakes missions—you'll be hooked from the first page." (Andrew Watts, USA Today best-selling author of the Firewall Spies series)
Thrilling Suspense • Unexpected Twists • Seamless Narration • Action-packed Adventure • Gripping Storyline
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was interesting to read the backstory of Adrian Astride - a character created by another character in his great lakes series

Fun backstory

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There were so many twists and turns in the novel, I never guessed what was coming next!

Well done, Suzanne Freeman, who portrayed Richard Burton so well, I had to look up and watch “The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.” She did a spot on impersonation.

It was a true pleasure to listen to the story and I couldn’t wait to get back to it. I was genuinely concerned for the characters and their well-being.

Nicely done Landon Beach!

Alias meets The Red Sparrow

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I really loved this book! kept me listening from the first sentence to the last. The narration is superb. I would highly recommend to anyone who likes spy thriller type stories. Thank you Landon Beach and Suzanne Elise Freeman for 12 more hours of really enjoyable listening!

Great Book, Fabulous Narrator!

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I absolutely loved 'The Blue Hour Sanction' by Landon Beach, and it has quickly become my favorite among his novels. I was extremely excited when the audiobook, narrated by Ms. Freeman, was released, and it did not disappoint. Ms. Freeman's performance was outstanding, providing a seamless narration that made it easy for me to follow, even during multitasking sessions—something crucial for my audiobook experience.

One of the standout aspects was Ms. Freeman's skill in character voice and dialogue. She brought the characters to life with subtle yet distinct voices, effortlessly capturing various accents. A notable example is her portrayal of Junius, where she seamlessly transitioned between his regular accent and a second one when imitating his idol, Richard Burton. The second accent sounded like a play off the first, which was a layer of depth I do not expect from most narrators.

Moreover, Ms. Freeman's reading conveyed passion and emotion, adapting her pace to match the intensity of the scenes. Tense moments were read with a quickened tempo, and the emotion was palpable, especially in pivotal scenes like when Rose Varga discovers who the mole is. Ms. Freeman's vocal inflections truly breathed life into the characters, allowing their personalities to shine through. Overall, her performance elevated an already gripping story, making 'The Blue Hour Sanction' a highly enjoyable listening experience.

Best Beach Book yet!

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This was sooo good! What a compelling and fun ride! Wonderful story and narration, as well as good character development and exciting locations (particularly, Robin's Nest in Hawaii - what's not to love?? and the Great Lakes - i grew up on Lake Michigan). This is the third book I've read by this author, and he does not disappoint. I just decided to follow him on Audible and look forward to more of his writing and imagination. I am hoping for more Adrienne Astra and Rachel Roberts! Well done!

FANTASTIC!!

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Lots of fun to listen to I'm not a Big fan of the jumping around in the timeline but the author does a great job of keeping things straight

A thrilling story from beginning to end

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I found this awesome new (to me) author and narrator thanks to another narrator's post on Facebook. So thank you Scott Brick! The recommendation coming from Brick gave me high hopes about this book. I was not let down! The Blue Hour Sanction was a great action packed thriller and very well narrated! Most definitely looking forward to the next book!

Wow!

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This book was fast paced and a huge adventure. plenty of beautiful places, plots twists, and mystery. I really hope there will be more of these books for us in the future. Also, the narrator is awesome for this book!!

action, adventure, twists and turns

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Landon Beach does it again! A thrilling ride with unexpected twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting more. Suzanne Elise Freeman's narration was excellent and the perfect choice for this book. Loved every minute!

Fantastic!

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Fascinating read, like all of Landon Beach's Great Lakes Saga books. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this narrator. She kept me engaged with smooth and consistent transitions between characters. Her voice inflections were not fake.

I look forward to listening and reading more books by this team.

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