It's a thoughtful cultural commentary about an iconic coastal community with too much money, constant sunshine, and terminal greed.” “This sequel to Winslow's Dawn Patrol is more than just a snappy summertime thriller written with hip surfer dude dialog. “ combination of social commentary and breathless action packs a wallop.” “Winslow hits the perfect balance here between surf and substance, enough of the latter to give his characters some gristle but not so much as to keep his story from being as unabashedly enjoyable as a perfect day at the beach.” “As Boone Daniels' latest adventure proves, Winslow remains refreshingly inventive while guiding his protagonist, and his readers, to a satisfying conclusion.” and the whole book moves with vigour and finesse.” “No other current crime writer does a more compelling job of capturing the geography, the people and the terrible things that can happen in this beautiful landscape . . . ÂPeter Rowe, The San Diego Union-Tribune “ The Gentlemen's Hour is beach reading with a kickâpure, uncut hammock heroin served with a side order of social relevance.” Even if you don't know the difference between hanging ten and a âgremmie,' Winslow's novel will have you craving waves.” “His prose drips with authentic detail, capturing the seedy side of the San Diego surfing scene as well as the beauty of sundown on the southern California coast. Pick it up and watch out for that undertow.” Winslow produces the large cast of characters with panache and delight.
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