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  • The Killing Hour

  • By: Lisa Gardner
  • Narrated by: Anna Fields
  • Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,456 ratings)

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The Killing Hour

By: Lisa Gardner
Narrated by: Anna Fields
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Publisher's summary

Death always strikes on time.

Each time he strikes, he takes two victims. He waits for the first victim to be discovered—a body containing all the clues investigators need to find the second victim, who counts the seconds to a slow but certain death.

Now two girls have disappeared and the deadly countdown begins again. Rookie FBI agent Kimberly Quincy knows that the killer’s deadline can be met—but she’ll have to break some rules to do it. Joining forces with her father, renowned FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, and his partner, Rainie Conner, Kimberly will begin a dangerous hunt for a predator like none she’s ever seen.

He’s had five years to perfect his game. Now the clock is ticking. For his victims and for Kimberly . . .

Time's up.

©2003 Lisa Gardner, Inc. (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc.
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Critic reviews

"With tight plotting, an ear for forensic detail, and a dash of romance, this is a truly satisfying sizzler in the tradition of Tess Gerritsen and Tami Hoag." (Publishers Weekly)

“[Lisa] Gardner keeps us guessing till the end!” (Los Angeles Times)

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WOW!

This author has become one of my favorites. I cannot put her books down! She does her research. She knows how to write a good story and keep the reader on the chair's edge waiting for more.!
You will enjoy this book.

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Wonderful!

I loved this book, the narrator was perfect, the plot was good, the action fast-paced, the characters likable. Great listen! I've already ordered more from this writer/reader team.

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Ellen

I loved the characters and the story. it had twists and turns as I look forward to from Lisa Gardener. It was painful to listen to the narrator. I felt like I was listening to Ellen Degeneres the entire time. I love Ellen, but unless she's reading a book about a fish, I'll pass.

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Riveted

Excellent as expected. Great story with plenty to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Another great story from Lisa Gardner!

Great story. The narrator is good but I do find some of the voices a little grating.

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Suspenseful

Usually I can predict the killer early on however this story left me perplexed. It is worth the listen.

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Loved it!

Don’t know why such negative reviews with narrator. I thought she did a great job!

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Narrator=Horrible, Author=Great!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Lisa Gardner. I like both of her series & I wish she had penned even more novels. I HATE HATE HATE the narrator. Anna Fields is very laughable at her straining attempts to do male voices. I had read Say Good-Bye before listening to this & I must say that I had never invisioned Mac's voice to sound anything like that! She makes him sound like he has no brains. When she starts speaking more quickly, she actually does a better job because I think she forgets who she is trying to be. If you like a good murder mystery, like Kellerman, Connelly, Cornwell, or Slaughter, you will like this, but you might consider reading the actual book over the audio version.

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GREAT READ!!!

This is a really great thriller! It keeps you wanting to read. The characters are likable and believable and the story is creative. I really liked this book and listend to it every chance I got - finished in 1 week driving back and forth to work.

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favorite book now

this book got me right from the start and kept me interested. I really enjoyed this book. Lisa Gardner is an excellent writer.

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