Hour Game

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins

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.

©2004 Columbus Rose, Inc. (P)2004 Time Warner Audiobooks

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)

The Surprises Keep Coming

This may be the best book David Baldacci has written, and I have read most of his works. The plot development is superb. The story, though highly improbable, reads real. The action is taut and explosive at the same time, and the surprises keep coming, all the way to the final page. Scott Brick reads it perfectly. You won’t want to hit the stop button. I hate books like this. I want to linger over my books, finishing one a week. Hour game isn’t a book that allows that. 5 shining stars for this brilliantly crafted work of art.

A fun book

This is a worthwile investment of your time and money.

Excellent mystery

One of the best books I've listened to from Audible. This book kept me riveted from start to finish. If you like good mysteries with lots of plot twists and good character development, I highly recommend this book. Excellent.

So-So

I have to say that this book was entertaining. There was very strong character development. However, I didn't care much for the main characters. I hate to say this, but they seem like busy-body private investigators with a holier-than-thou complex.
This book is filled with suspects. I enjoyed the character development of the suspects. They seem real and you hate to suspect them for these horrible murders.
I am very picky. I liked this story, but I don't think I'll be buying any thing from this author any time soon. I did finish the whole audiobook and it was entertaining, but I have heard better.

Never a dull moment

From the macabre beginning through a plethera of characters, victems, motives and relationships our hero and heroine wade. There are surprise encounters, horrific senerios and ingenious solutions. A story not completed until the "last page". One of the best thrillers in a long while. It made me think, I was involved until the conclusion.

Knowing King and Maxwell better

My goodness this is an involved mystery! Multiple killers, clues and a truck full of personal problems. It is fun and entertaining - perfect summer listen.

LOVED IT

Lots of twists and turns and the ending was a surprise to me.
Scott Brick is the best narrator for this series.

Page Turner!!!

When I thought this story had ended, there was another plot to the trust. I'd definitely read this again.

Awesomeness

Every time I think a Baldacci book is the best the next one trumps it. I'm hooked.

Hour Game

I was hoping to see one of the characters behind bars at the end vs roaming free. Hoping it will come up again in one of the next books in the series.