The Gentlemen's Hour

A Novel

By: Don Winslow

Narrated by: Holter Graham

Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Laid back, ultra–California cool, the former cop turned PI begins each day with the Dawn Patrol, a close-knit group of surfers, best friends who not only ride waves together but have one another's backs out of the water. It's the life Boone loves, all he wants. To him, "There's no such thing as a bad day at the beach." So when one of their own is murdered - especially an icon like Kelly Kuhio, a local hero - and another surfer, a young punk from the Rockpile Crew, stands accused, the small world of Pacific Beach is rocked to its core.

Boone knows he can no longer ignore the painful truth that violence is seeping into the surfing community. But when he agrees to help the defense, the outrage he courts from the community, and the Dawn Patrol, is more than he ever anticipated. He's risking losing the relationships that define his life - just when he needs them most.

As Boone digs deeper into San Diego's murkier side, delving into places the city's reputation-conscious establishment would rather he left alone, it becomes clear that more than a murder case is at stake. He soon finds himself out there alone, struggling to stay afloat as the waves get rougher and rougher... and more deadly. It's The Gentlemen's Hour - and it could be Boone's last.

©2011 Don Winslow (P)2011 Simon & Schuster Audio

Nice Surfer Detective Story

Liked the story but not as much as the first with this character in "The Dawn Patrol". Nice reading.

love this author!

Every time I finish a Don Winslow book, I am reminded how thankful I am that he exist. The character development, layed plots and low grade humor just blend to make excellent entertainment.

Great series

Only gave performance a C. Hard to follow Ray Porter.
Question?
Why the hell didn’t you have Ray Porter narrate this one also.
Mahalo.

Gentlemen’s hour

Don Winslow is simply a fabulous, entertaining story teller—with heart, intelligence and passion.
Good read!

A good listen

Many of Winslow's novels can get pretty grim, although most really grab your attention. While this one has the requisite amount of blood and guts, what comes out is his sense of whimsy and humanity. Boone Daniels is a great character. I would like to hear more from him.

Awesome Read

Loved it. great 2nd book to the first "Dawn Patrol" kept me guessing the whole book. just when you thought you knew what was comming, pow, it takes another turn. I hope there is a 3rd book coming. enjoy!!!!!

Good read/listen

I loved this but the narrator was not the same as the one from dawn patrol, and that took some getting used to. He still did a great job with voices. There were a few long winded philosophical or educational bits that just seemed too much filler.

Overall very good.

Great book

Love all the surfing talk also like that it takes place in San Diego Ca

I missed Ray Porter

Ray Porter’s characterizations were fabulous and part of why o wanted to read book 2. Was disappointed with the lack of characterization in book two. Sometimes it was just too whining. Wouldn’t stop me from listening because I like the characters but having just finished book 1, I immediately downloaded book 2 and was shocked by a different voice.

Gimme MORE please!!!!

Bittersweet finishing "The Gentleman's Hour", superb as always was Don Winslow's novel, however, I hate that it's the last of the Boone Daniel's series thus far. I implore Don to at least make it a trilogy, not at all that the story was left open, on the contrary both books easily stand up on their own no question. I'm also feeling a bit sad because I've now read all that Don Winslow has published in English, unless he either rights a new book OR translates"Germany" and "Missing: New York" into English. I need MORE Don!!! Well all that being said, "The Gentlemen's Hour" was a great time, "tasty, mackin' crunchy" even. The narration was expertly done by the always great Holter Graham, I typically hate it when they change narrators within a series for obvious reasons but Holter did so well I didn't care that the voices were different than in "The Dawn Patrol"(part 1). Without spoiling anything I'll just say it was a thrilling ride and perfectly crafted whodunit that also had me cracking up at points and mystifying me at others. I recommend you read "The Dawn Patrol" first just for familiarity with characters although"The Gentlemen's Hour" absolutely stands alone exquisitely. Thanks again Mr. Winslow, now PLEASE translate your two German novels IMMEDIATELY!!!