The 13th Hour

A Thriller

De: Richard Doetsch

Narrado por: Dennis Boutsikaris

In this original, twisty, and breakneck “modern masterpiece” (The Providence Journal), a man goes back in time to prevent the murder of his wife.

At 9 p.m., Nick Quinn is sitting in a jail cell, arrested for the murder of his wife, Mary, when he is offered an astonishing opportunity. Given a talisman by a mysterious stranger, Nick now has the ability to go back in time, one hour at a time, for a total of twelve hours.

With the chance to discover Mary’s killer and even prevent her death, Nick races against the clock, only to discover that his actions in the past could have unexpected repercussions on the future. Worse, if he hasn’t set things right by the thirteenth hour, all will be lost.

“If there ever was a novel that deserves to be read in one sitting, this is it. With a totally original and compelling story line, The 13th Hour” (Booklist, starred review) is an unforgettable thrill ride.©2009 Richard Doetsch; (P)2009 Simon & Schuster

Reseñas de la Crítica

"What an innovative concept -- a thriller in reverse. Brilliantly conceived, perfectly executed. Fresh, exciting, bristling with originality. I only wish I had thought of it first." -- Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Charlemagne Pursuit

quite enjoyed this one!

quite enjoyed this one! Very good story, and very good narration. Will look for more by this author.

Engaging Story

The narrator could have been more versatile. However, for the most part I enjoyed the book.

Surprisingly Good

Where does The 13th Hour rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would rank it in my top 20. I was amazed at how the story was able to surprise me at every turn even though time moves in reverse throughout. Great characters. Great plot.

What about Dennis Boutsikaris’s performance did you like?

I think this is my favorite narrator of all time.

Great concept, enjoyable plot, pedestrian prose

What made the experience of listening to The 13th Hour the most enjoyable?

Intriguing and exciting plot was skillfully and logically presented. Author seemed very sure-handed in presenting a complex story without confusing the reader.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Least interesting: Nick loved Julia and Julia loved Nick, and their lives were practically perfect in every way, yada yada yada. I didn't need to keep hearing it again and again.

Most interesting: The intricate plot.

Which character – as performed by Dennis Boutsikaris – was your favorite?

Ethan Dance. I thought Boutsikaris did a great job of conveying this character with only a subtle shift in his voice; I could picture Dance in my head just from the voice. Overall the narration moved along at a brisk pace, which suited the material.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. After a slower than expected start to set up the premise, the story really took off.

Any additional comments?

The writing seemed run-of-the-mill, there were lots of information dumps and some purple prose. But the quirky, original plot made up for the lackluster writing; the narrator's quick pace also helped. Overall it was great fun.

A captivating and invigorating read!!!!

What made the experience of listening to The 13th Hour the most enjoyable?

The way the author kept you enthralled with what would come up next.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Nick - His tenacious ability to continue on for the sake of love for his wife.

What does Dennis Boutsikaris bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Just hearing it read puts you into another dimension, capturing all of the sights, smells, the feelings of Nick.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Oh definitely!! I tried hard to do just that. Couldn't though. So whenever I went to town or shopped, iPod was on!!!

Any additional comments?

I have read many books (over1k). I am a reader and will continue to do just that. This book stands out by taking you in different areas that we all have wished for. I would recommend this for anyone to read. So enjoyable, Dennis read it to perfection!!! I can't wait to see what Richard Doetsch has next for another book!!! I hope that he continues with a second one from this one as he has left that wide open!!!!