The Gentlemen's Hour

A Novel

By: Don Winslow

Narrated by: Holter Graham

Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Laid back, ultra–California cool, the former cop turned PI begins each day with the Dawn Patrol, a close-knit group of surfers, best friends who not only ride waves together but have one another's backs out of the water. It's the life Boone loves, all he wants. To him, "There's no such thing as a bad day at the beach." So when one of their own is murdered - especially an icon like Kelly Kuhio, a local hero - and another surfer, a young punk from the Rockpile Crew, stands accused, the small world of Pacific Beach is rocked to its core.

Boone knows he can no longer ignore the painful truth that violence is seeping into the surfing community. But when he agrees to help the defense, the outrage he courts from the community, and the Dawn Patrol, is more than he ever anticipated. He's risking losing the relationships that define his life - just when he needs them most.

As Boone digs deeper into San Diego's murkier side, delving into places the city's reputation-conscious establishment would rather he left alone, it becomes clear that more than a murder case is at stake. He soon finds himself out there alone, struggling to stay afloat as the waves get rougher and rougher... and more deadly. It's The Gentlemen's Hour - and it could be Boone's last.

©2011 Don Winslow (P)2011 Simon & Schuster Audio

A good listen

Many of Winslow's novels can get pretty grim, although most really grab your attention. While this one has the requisite amount of blood and guts, what comes out is his sense of whimsy and humanity. Boone Daniels is a great character. I would like to hear more from him.

Awesome Read

Loved it. great 2nd book to the first "Dawn Patrol" kept me guessing the whole book. just when you thought you knew what was comming, pow, it takes another turn. I hope there is a 3rd book coming. enjoy!!!!!

Good read/listen

I loved this but the narrator was not the same as the one from dawn patrol, and that took some getting used to. He still did a great job with voices. There were a few long winded philosophical or educational bits that just seemed too much filler.

Overall very good.

Great book

Love all the surfing talk also like that it takes place in San Diego Ca

Nice Surfer Detective Story

Liked the story but not as much as the first with this character in "The Dawn Patrol". Nice reading.

love this author!

Every time I finish a Don Winslow book, I am reminded how thankful I am that he exist. The character development, layed plots and low grade humor just blend to make excellent entertainment.

Great series

Only gave performance a C. Hard to follow Ray Porter.
Question?
Why the hell didn’t you have Ray Porter narrate this one also.
Mahalo.

Gentlemen’s hour

Don Winslow is simply a fabulous, entertaining story teller—with heart, intelligence and passion.
Good read!

The Gentlemen’s Hour

Just another outstanding and thrilling story from Don Winslow, and expertly narrated. The Dawn Patrol kicks ass.

I missed Ray Porter

Ray Porter’s characterizations were fabulous and part of why o wanted to read book 2. Was disappointed with the lack of characterization in book two. Sometimes it was just too whining. Wouldn’t stop me from listening because I like the characters but having just finished book 1, I immediately downloaded book 2 and was shocked by a different voice.