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de David Baldacci (Author), Ron McLarty (Reader)
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Two disgraced former Secret Service officers team up to solve a series of copy-cat crimes in this exciting new thriller by a master of the game. Sean King was momentarily distracted when a presidential candidate he'd been guarding was assassinated a few feet from where he stood, and Michelle Maxwell left the Service under a similar cloud when she lost a "protectee" to an ingenious kidnapping scheme, events told in Baldacci's typical terse, fast-paced style in Split Second. Now partners in a private investigation firm in a small Virginia town, they're hired to investigate a burglary at the home of a wealthy local family. But even before the chief suspect in the break-in meets his death in a gruesome slaying reminiscent of a serial killer long since caught and punished, King and Maxwell get caught up in a string of other murders, each of which copies the techniques of another madman, from San Francisco's Zodiac Killer to Chicago's infamous John Wayne Gacy. While the two protagonists aren't especially complex or well-developed, the action never stops, and Baldacci's trademark pacing keeps the reader turning pages until the denouement, which unfortunately isn't quite as satisfying as the rest of the novel. --Jane Adams

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Why Hour Game: An Exclusive Essay by David Baldacci

It's hard not to notice that the majority of fictional serial killers are cut from the same mold. When David Baldacci wrote Hour Game, he went out of his way to create a murderous original. Read this Amazon.com exclusive essay to learn how and why he did it.

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Baldacci's last book, Split Second, was a relatively weak offering from this bestselling author, sunk by a cartoonish villain and absurd plot. But it did introduce two of Baldacci's (Absolute Power, etc.) most memorable characters, former Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, in business together as private investigators in smalltown Wrightsburg, Va. Baldacci is back in form, and King and Maxwell reappear in this utterly absorbing, complex mystery-thriller that spins in unexpected directions. The novel starts as a serial-killer thriller, for there's a murderer at work in Wrightsburg whose selection of victims appears random but whose modus operandi, differing from kill to kill, mimics the work of a notorious serial killer—the Zodiac killer, John Wayne Gacy, etc. The fifth victim is local resident and international tycoon Robert E. Lee Battle. King and Maxwell have already been tangling with the gothic horror show of a dysfunctional Southern family that is the Battles, as they've been hired to help prove the innocence of a Battle handyman accused of stealing from the family. Then that handyman is murdered, and the duo (along with a clueless local sheriff and an obnoxious FBI agent) must race to figure out if the same killer is behind all the murders and, if so, why. There are terrific action sequences sprinkled throughout, and plenty of suspense, and the King/Maxwell relationship, while not romantic, emits sparks. It's Baldacci's portrayal of smalltown Southern life, however, and his sharp characterizations of the Battles, from the bombastic Bobby and his regal widow to his weird extended family, that give the novel texture and depth: this is Baldacci's most accomplished tale since his nonthriller Wish You Well, and it rivals that novel in its social commentary. Despite fair clues, few if any readers will ID the villain (villains?) before they're revealed, and a snappy surprise ending will have Baldacci's many fans remembering why they love this author so much.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Our Game, Janv. 31 2005
This review is from: Hour Game (Hardcover)
Two Secret Service agents turned private investigators, Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, have been hired to prove a man's innocence in a domestic burglary. As the two investigate the burglary, they are pulled into a separate case, one involving a series of murders based on the criminal methods of the most infamous killers. As the bodies begin to pile-up, Sean and Michelle race to stop a killer, as well as save themselves, but just as they are about to uncover the truth they are hit with one last surprise... 'Hour Game' is a can't-put-it-down, up-all-night page turner that truly deserves to be called a page turner. I don't want to spoil any of the surprises by going into the plot any further, however, I will say that the novel is a bit of a venture into new territory for David Baldacci. This time around Baldacci has decided to write about serial killers, with some forensic detail thrown in for fun and he does so flawlessly. Full of suspense and interesting characters, 'Hour Game' proves David Baldacci is a master of his craft and ranks as one of his best books. Expect to see 'Hour Game' dominating the top spot on the bestseller lists. A MUST read!
Also recommended: BARK OF THE DOGWOOD and a book called GOOD GRIEF
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Hour Game, Sep 30 2009
Par Dean Coutu (London, ON, Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Hour Game (Mass Market Paperback)
This was the first time I have read a David Baldacci novel and what a great introduction to his writing...the book was riveting from the start and hard to put down. I am wanting to read more of his work and especially the books in this series that follow the trials and tribulations of the two main characters...Sean King and Michelle Maxwell who are two ex-Secret Service agents that are now partners in their own business in a Virginia town. The town is rocked by the murder of a woman that is copy of a serial killer from the past. It is soon rocked again and again by other murders that are duplicates of other serial killers but the killer has gone to great lengths to let everyone know that the killings are linked but he is not a copy cat and he has his own and original plan. As King and Maxwell investigate these murders they discover many of the town's unknown secrets. It is like a mix of a good daytime soap opera and Silence of the Lambs. And just when you figure you have things figured out Baldacci reveals another little secret that helps muddy the waters. An enjoyable and surprising read that once you start you will not want to put it down. Enjoy.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Filled with suspense..., Aoû 7 2008
Par WP "momto3" (Vancouver, BC, Ca) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This review is from: Hour Game (Mass Market Paperback)
This was my first David Baldacci novel and I really enjoyed all of the twists and turns. It was a quick read and difficult to put down. As for the story, it was based on the mind of a stone cold serial killer, with scenes that turn your stomach, but for me personally, I can't say it was one of the best books I've read. It was complicated in some parts, but very predictable in others.....I didn't get that 'Wow' feeling once I was done, but I would still highly recommend this book if you're looking for a page turner and break away from your usual Genre or Author.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Baldacci's best yet
This was an excellent thriller. Full of surprises and suspense. I found it extremely difficult to put down. A very easy and enjoyable read. Two thumbs up! Read more
Publié le Sep 30 2005

5.0étoiles sur 5 Very descriptive
Hour Game is a novel with a deep look into the mysterious world of a killer's mind, full of dark passions and morbid fear. Read more
Publié le Fév 15 2005 par John Egbe

4.0étoiles sur 5 Not the usual suspects
I've always avoided Baldacci ever since I tried "Split Second" and didn't like it. So it was with hesitation that I decided to read "Hour Game. Read more
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