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)

Great read!

Great read. A mystery until the end. Maxwell and King are a great pair. Highly recommend this book.

Great listen!

Loved this. The story kept me involved and got me through many miles. Baldacci never lets me down.

I'm A Fan, But . . .

I really like this series but found this particular installment lacking. Michelle's character seemed especially weak and the normal "positive tension" between her character and Sean King is completely missing. I didn't mind so much what I thought were unnecessary plot turns although it did seem like it would never end at one point. What I did mind was the three hour "wrap up" at the end. Too many loose ends, too many plot surprises. I'm grading this with 3 stars because I am a Baldacci fan and like this series, but it was a disappointment. Not up to his normal quality.

Favorite Baldacci book

The story is complex with tons of bends and twists! It holds your interest with the constant changes. You will never leave your mail visible in your car again, or have any sort of tag or sticker that tells who you are or where you live!

Good Audio Book

Baldacci spins another good mystery here that, unless you have an extensive knowledge of serial killers, you could never figure out. This book is defintely worth the listen, but it does have some long drawn out narrative sections that are a little boring. Overall...Good for the ears.

I love this Author...

Every Book I read By this author I love... I have Read 4 of his books and every time I can not put it down.

Love King & Maxwell

I love the story line and hope that David Baldacci will continue with this series.

Scott Brick is one of my top three favorite narrators.

Captivating!!

A sensational story with continued twists & turns,
Narrator draws oneself into the story keeping it alive in your mind, not wanting it to end.

Good book

Way too many characters to follow. Love the relationship between Sean and Michelle, cant wait to read the next book in the series.

very last minute twist was good

I have added Baldacci to my collection of reads. He does have a good writing style.