The Blue Hour

When a human bone is discovered in a posthumous exhibition by enigmatic artist Vanessa Chapman, everyone suspects it belongs to her husband Julian, who went missing decades ago. Her friend and heir, Grace, will do anything to keep both the art world and the authorities from picking apart Vanessa’s life in search of answers. On the remote Scottish isle Vanessa called home, Grace is now the protector of a lifetime of secrets, but exactly whose secrets are they? Hawkins (A Slow Fire Burning) crafts an emotionally intense psychological suspense full of twists. Revelatory diary excerpts and dual timelines build a tension that will have listeners on the edge of their seat. Narrator Gemma Whelan gives an expressive and engaging performance, with unique accents and affects for each unlikable character. The audiobook also features a conversational Q&A between author and narrator about their respective inspirations and artistic processes.