The Blue Hour Sanction

By: Landon Beach

Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman

How did a young woman from a small town in Michigan become the most lethal assassin that the world has ever known? You are about to find out.

College heptathlete Margaret Crandall is invited to compete for a spot with a secret company to become an elite assassin. While still in the training pipeline, her mentor is murdered attempting to kill the billionaire shipping tycoon, Victor Lars Junius, who is a member of a global criminal empire and attempting to transform himself into the legendary actor Richard Burton.

As a result, Margaret is promoted and given a new name: Adrienne Astra.

Her first mission?

Sanction Junius.

However, a mole at the off-the-books company is already plotting Adrienne's demise.

Get ready for an origin story unlike anything you have ever experienced before. If you like high-stakes espionage, action, and endings you won't see coming, then you'll love Landon Beach's tense spy thriller.

If you are a fan of James Bond, Trevanian, Don Winslow, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp series, Jack Carr’s The Terminal List series, Brad Thor’s Scot Harvath series, Mark Greaney’s Gray Man series, Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne series, Tom Clancy’s Campus novels, Brad Taylor’s Pike Logan series, or Jason Matthew’s Red Sparrow Trilogy, you'll enjoy The Blue Hour Sanction.

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Critic reviews

"With its gripping premise and non-stop action, The Blue Hour Sanction delivers a thrilling narrative that will captivate fans of both The Hunger Games and James Bond. Prepare for a wild ride through a world of deadly secrets and high-stakes missions—you'll be hooked from the first page." (Andrew Watts, USA Today best-selling author of the Firewall Spies series)

Alias meets The Red Sparrow

There were so many twists and turns in the novel, I never guessed what was coming next!

Well done, Suzanne Freeman, who portrayed Richard Burton so well, I had to look up and watch “The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.” She did a spot on impersonation.

It was a true pleasure to listen to the story and I couldn’t wait to get back to it. I was genuinely concerned for the characters and their well-being.

Nicely done Landon Beach!

Great Book, Fabulous Narrator!

I really loved this book! kept me listening from the first sentence to the last. The narration is superb. I would highly recommend to anyone who likes spy thriller type stories. Thank you Landon Beach and Suzanne Elise Freeman for 12 more hours of really enjoyable listening!

Fun backstory

was interesting to read the backstory of Adrian Astride - a character created by another character in his great lakes series

Best Beach Book yet!

I absolutely loved 'The Blue Hour Sanction' by Landon Beach, and it has quickly become my favorite among his novels. I was extremely excited when the audiobook, narrated by Ms. Freeman, was released, and it did not disappoint. Ms. Freeman's performance was outstanding, providing a seamless narration that made it easy for me to follow, even during multitasking sessions—something crucial for my audiobook experience.

One of the standout aspects was Ms. Freeman's skill in character voice and dialogue. She brought the characters to life with subtle yet distinct voices, effortlessly capturing various accents. A notable example is her portrayal of Junius, where she seamlessly transitioned between his regular accent and a second one when imitating his idol, Richard Burton. The second accent sounded like a play off the first, which was a layer of depth I do not expect from most narrators.

Moreover, Ms. Freeman's reading conveyed passion and emotion, adapting her pace to match the intensity of the scenes. Tense moments were read with a quickened tempo, and the emotion was palpable, especially in pivotal scenes like when Rose Varga discovers who the mole is. Ms. Freeman's vocal inflections truly breathed life into the characters, allowing their personalities to shine through. Overall, her performance elevated an already gripping story, making 'The Blue Hour Sanction' a highly enjoyable listening experience.

FANTASTIC!!

This was sooo good! What a compelling and fun ride! Wonderful story and narration, as well as good character development and exciting locations (particularly, Robin's Nest in Hawaii - what's not to love?? and the Great Lakes - i grew up on Lake Michigan). This is the third book I've read by this author, and he does not disappoint. I just decided to follow him on Audible and look forward to more of his writing and imagination. I am hoping for more Adrienne Astra and Rachel Roberts! Well done!