But that soon becomes the least of his worries.When The Sundowner, a symbolic icon of the San Diego surf scene, sees a murderous dispute between a young surfer and a member of the territorial Rockpile Crew, the painful truth that violence is seeping into the surf community can no longer be ignored. Having no work to do, and no real reason to go to the office, Boone stays for the second shift on the daily surfing clock - the Gentleman's Hour and ends up taking on a hated matrimonial case. There's no surf, but the Dawn Patrol are out in force 's what they do. Boone Daniels, a laid-back private investigator, gathers with his surfing buddies on Pacific beach. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. He’s the real deal, and The Gentlemen’s Hour is yet another sensational foray into the underbelly of San Diego with laidback PI Boone Daniels.' -James Ellroy, The Guardian Books-of-the Year round-up 'I’ve long been impressed by Don Winslow’s novels. Winslow ensures there's nothing ‘gentlemanly’ about the action.' - Publishers Weekly “The laidback calm of the Southern California surfing community of Pacific Beach boils over violently in Winslow's fast-paced sequel to The Dawn Patrol.

It’s a thoughtful cultural commentary about an iconic coastal community with too much money, constant sunshine, and terminal greed.” - Library Journal (starred review) “This sequel to Winslow’s Dawn Patrol is more than just a snappy summertime thriller written with hip surfer dude dialog. “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.” - Booklist (starred review) Pick it up and watch out for that undertow.” -Alan Cheuse, The Dallas Morning News Winslow produces the large cast of characters with panache and delight. The Gentlemen's Hour could be called a beach read, but it gives you plenty to think about even after you've packed up the car and headed for home.” -Tom Nolan, The Wall Street Journal

But, as with Southern California's supposedly solid ground and its potential to crumble and collapse, there is movement beneath the surface. “ down-and-dirty dip into the treacherous social currents of Southern California.

Even if you don't know the difference between hanging ten and a 'gremmie' Winslow’s novel will have you craving waves.” -Christian DuChateau, CNN “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. “ combination of social commentary and breathless action packs a wallop.” - Kirkus (starred review)

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