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Hour Game

Sean King & Michelle Maxwell • Book 2

by David Baldacci

Narrated by Scott Brick

4.35 BLT Score
(62.9K ratings)
★ 4.05 Goodreads (56.1K) ★ 4.45 Audible (6.8K)

Why You'll Love This

A serial killer copycat thriller written like an FBI briefing — clinical, urgent, and impossible to stop.

  • Great if you want: procedural thrills with a darkly inventive serial killer premise
  • The experience: fast and propulsive — the pages fly by
  • Narration: Brick's precise, controlled delivery matches the investigative tension perfectly
  • Skip if: you haven't read book one — the partnership dynamic assumes familiarity

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About This Book

Private investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, both former Secret Service agents, find themselves drawn into a nightmare when they take what appears to be a straightforward burglary case involving a wealthy Virginia family. Their investigation quickly intersects with a far more sinister mystery: a killer who meticulously recreates the murder methods of history's most notorious serial killers. As bodies accumulate and the FBI struggles to identify patterns, King and Maxwell discover that their seemingly unrelated case connects to the murders in ways that put them directly in the crosshairs of a methodical predator.

Scott Brick delivers a masterful narration that captures the mounting tension and psychological complexity of Baldacci's thriller. His measured pacing allows listeners to absorb the intricate plot developments while building suspense through subtle vocal shifts that distinguish the diverse cast of characters. Brick's performance particularly shines during the investigative sequences, where his clear, authoritative delivery helps listeners follow the complex web of clues and red herrings. The audio format enhances the story's cat-and-mouse elements, as Brick's skilled timing transforms each revelation into a genuine shock that propels the narrative forward with relentless momentum.