The Secret Hour

Rice, Luanne

ISBN 10: 0743523261 ISBN 13: 9780743523264

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio, 2003

Synopsis

Beneath his controlled demeanor, attorney John O'Rourke is a man whose life is in turmoil. Since the death of his wife, he has begun juggling the rigors of the controversial capital murder case and the demands of raising two children. Eleven-year-old Maggie's crooked bangs and rumpled clothes eloquently reproach John's earnest attempts at mothering. Teddy, John's stalwart fourteen-year-old, has quietly shouldered responsibilities far too weighty for his young shoulders, as he tries to ignore the hostility that has swirled around his family since his father took on the defence of the killer whose crimes have rocked Connecticut.

A brick through the window signals a dangerous new level of hatred. When a woman arrives on O'Rourke doorstep she finds a household on the brink of chaos but brimming with love and, she hopes, answers. Kate Harris is searching for the key to her own mystery. Six months ago her younger sister fled far from their beloved home following a devastating confrontation. After mailing a single postcard from the New England shore, Willa Harris vanished. With only a postmark to go on, Kate takes a leave of absence from her job as a marine biologist to come to the seaside Willa adored -- and discovers the one man who may be able to help her.

The Secret Hour explores the power of sisterly love, the gift of second chances -- and the way magic can sometimes be the most real thing in the whole world.

About this title

About the Author

Linda Emond's film credits include Stop Loss, North Country, and Across the Universe. Television credits include The Sopranos, all four Law & Orders, and American Experience: John & Abigail Adams. On Broadway she has performed in 1776 and Life x 3 (Tony nomination & Outer Critics Circle Award) and Off-Broadway in Tony Kushner's Homebody/Kabul (Obie & Lucille Lortel Awards).

Reviews

John O'Rourke's life has been in near chaos since his wife's sudden death. While acting as defense attorney in a notorious serial murder case, he searches for a competent nanny for his two children. Kate Harris arrives, seeking answers about her sister's disappearance. They join forces to find answers that place them both in danger. Linda Emond gives depth to each character with warm Southern tones. Her villain sounds captivatingly deranged, and she excels when portraying 11-year-old Maggie, who comes across as daring with saucy charm. Emond keeps the pace fast, bringing an electric, suspense-filled ending. Save this gripping tale for a long drive. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Edition details

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743523261
• ISBN 13: 9780743523264
• Binding: Audio CD
• Number of pages: 5