The Blue Hour

Tim Hess is a semi-retired veteran cop staring at a death sentence -- his own. In the throes of a losing battle against cancer, he accepts what is certain to be his last big case: tracking down a ruthless killer whos been abducting beautiful young women from Orange Country.<P>Merci Rayborn has a reputation for causing trouble. Brash, ambitious, and impatient, she hasnt devoted any time to her personal life, and shes not terribly popular with her peers or her superiors. Hess isnt thrilled to be taking orders from this difficult yet smart young woman. And he certainly isnt planning to fall in love with her...<P>With all signs pointing to a paroled sex offender, Hess and Merci find themselves up against a wall and against time, as the suspects alibi proves airtight. It will take everything theyve got -- including one of their lives -- to get their man.

Author: T. Jefferson Parker

Language: English

Binding: Mass Market Paperback

Pages: 480

Publisher: Hyperion

Publication Date: 2000-04-03