The Blue Hour

Merci Rayborn, Book 1

By: T. Jefferson Parker

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

Tim Hess is a semiretired veteran cop staring at a death sentence - his own. Detective Merci Rayborn, young enough to be his daughter, is brash, impatient, and not someone from whom Hess wants to be taking orders. He certainly isn't planning on falling in love with her....
Together, they must track down a psychopathic killer who's been abducting beautiful young women from the malls of Orange County. Dubbed the "Purse Snatcher" for the chilling way he brags about his shockingly distinctive crimes, he is one of T. Jefferson Parker's most original creations.©2000 T. Jefferson Parker (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Ingenious, intricate, complicated yet credible, a real page-turner. There are leaks, leads, false leads, and an express train of an ending. Within the crackling tale, a quieter current carries an unforeseen and ill-starred love affair. A man much praised doesn't need more encomiums; T. Jefferson Parker deserves all he gets." ( Los Angeles Times)
"One of Parker's best - and that's a major statement considering his track record." ( Chicago Tribune)

Not a great read

The storyline is unbelievable and the characters are not well developed. The cops are likable enough but the plot is wahwah.

Fascinating plot line

Tried this because it was on sale. enjoyed the plot line and construction as well as the characters. The only drawback was the narrator. I found it difficult to pay attention to the voice for any extended length of time. It may have been the tone of voice, the speed of narration, or something else. I'm going to find this and purchase the print version.

Sometimes you find a prize

Good character blend and unlikely relationships.
Teaching life lessons and learning to give in order to earn respect. I enjoyer the book maybe this isn't the best book on audible but it is better than many I have chosen to listen, both the reader and author turned s good piece of work

Interesting story

Great narrator and mostly believable action. Much better than other 4 star books. Plan on getting the others in the series.

Great characters, clever plot.

Loved the characters. The tension created by sexual harassment in the workplace. Plausible surprise ending. Poignant.