• The Killing Hour

  • By: Lisa Gardner
  • Narrated by: Anna Fields
  • Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,394 ratings)

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The Killing Hour

By: Lisa Gardner
Narrated by: Anna Fields
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Publisher's summary

A serial killer watches and waits. Each time, he takes two victims, preparing the first's body with all the clues the police need to find the second, who is still alive. The clock ticks, and the second one can still be saved. But the police never make it in time. The second one dies. For years, the killer has plagued the city with the same pattern, but the police never pick up on it quickly enough. Now, two girls have disappeared in the midst of a daunting heat wave. Rookie FBI agent Kimberly Quincy knows the killer's deadline can be met. But she'll have to break some rules in order to beat an exceedingly vicious criminal at a game he's had years to perfect.
©2003 Lisa Gardner, Inc. (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

"With tight plotting, an ear for forensic detail, and a dash of romance, this is a truly satisfying sizzler in the tradition of Tess Gerritsen and Tami Hoag." (Publishers Weekly)

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WOW!

This author has become one of my favorites. I cannot put her books down! She does her research. She knows how to write a good story and keep the reader on the chair's edge waiting for more.!
You will enjoy this book.

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Wonderful!

I loved this book, the narrator was perfect, the plot was good, the action fast-paced, the characters likable. Great listen! I've already ordered more from this writer/reader team.

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Ellen

I loved the characters and the story. it had twists and turns as I look forward to from Lisa Gardener. It was painful to listen to the narrator. I felt like I was listening to Ellen Degeneres the entire time. I love Ellen, but unless she's reading a book about a fish, I'll pass.

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Riveted

Excellent as expected. Great story with plenty to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Another great story from Lisa Gardner!

Great story. The narrator is good but I do find some of the voices a little grating.

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Suspenseful

Usually I can predict the killer early on however this story left me perplexed. It is worth the listen.

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Loved it!

Don’t know why such negative reviews with narrator. I thought she did a great job!

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The narrator was UNBAREABLE!

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The narrators attempts to do the male voices were laughable. I wish I had listened to the sample before I purchased the book. I would not have purchased it. I honestly don't even want to finish listening and I'm not even half way through.

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great listen- didn't want to stop

lisa gardner is now on my favorite author list, the killing hour was great- very suspenseful, you had to keep listening to see if they'd find the girls- kept your interest throughout and now I can't wait to listen to all she wrote!! not too gruesome & just enough love interest thrown in to make you smile.

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WOW!

Absolutely one of the BEST books I have listened to in a long time!! Lisa Gardner out does herself with this book! I listen to a minimum of 5 books a month! She ranks up there with the best of the best. The narrator is equally as good. I rank Anna Fields up there with Dick Hill. Fantastic!!!

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