Hour GameHour Game
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What it's about
A woman is found murdered in the woods, and soon someone is copying the methods of the most infamous serial killers in history. Former Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, working a burglary case for a wealthy, dysfunctional family, are drawn into the hunt.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
You'll love it if you liked
First Family
Simple Genius
Divine JusticeGood to know
It's an early King and Maxwell novel; the series is best in order.
By the numbers
- Readers59 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller35 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #267 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #898 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1661 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Quick answers
Is Hour Game worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,661 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 66.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Hour Game about?
A woman is found murdered in the woods, and soon someone is copying the methods of the most infamous serial killers in history. Former Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, working a burglary case for a wealthy, dysfunctional family, are drawn into the hunt.
How long does it take to read Hour Game?
About 8 hours (313 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Hour Game?
If you liked it, try First Family by David Baldacci, Simple Genius by David Baldacci or Divine Justice by David Baldacci.