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  • Published: 11 February 2016
  • ISBN: 9781405922449
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400

Every Three Hours




A hostage stand-off has the city on lockdown in this sixth Darby McCormick thriller

Nine a.m. on a freezing January morning. Darby McCormick queues for the metal detectors at Boston Police Headquarters. A man at the front pulls out a 9mm handgun, fires into the air and takes a woman hostage.

In his bag, is a block of plastic explosive. Throughout the city, homes, offices and cars, have been rigged to explode. Every three hours. Until he gets what he wants. And he wants Darby to be his mouthpiece.

She has no choice. But as she pieces together the sinister conspiracy that the bomber wants exposed, she understands that no one will walk away unharmed.

  • Published: 11 February 2016
  • ISBN: 9781405922449
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400

About the author

Chris Mooney

Chris Mooney is the author of four previous thrillers. Remembering Sarah was nominated for the prestigious Edgar Award for Best Novel. His most recent bestselling novel, The Missing, was the first to feature CSI Darby McCormick. He lives in Boston with his wife and son.

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Praise for Every Three Hours

Harrowing, gripping, haunting, gut-wrenching and beautifully written

Harlan Coben

Great characters, exhilarating pace and twists to die for. Mooney is one of the very best

Mark Billingham

One of the best thriller writers working today

Lee Child

Chris Mooney is a wonderful writer. Compelling, thrilling and touching

Michael Connelly

It will keep you up past your bedtime

Karin Slaughter

A scary, breakneck ride with thrills that never let up

Tess Gerritsen