The Darkest Hour

by Maya Banks
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Good Books rating 4.0
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  • ID: 6495
  • Added: 2025-11-18
  • Updated: 2025-11-18
  • ISBN: 9781101443170
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • Published: 2010-09-07
  • Reviews: 3

The Darkest Hour is the first installment in the KGI series by Maya Banks, featuring the Kelly Group International, a top-secret, family-run operation that tackles missions the U.S. government can't. Ethan Kelly, an ex-Navy SEAL, is consumed by grief and guilt after losing his wife Rachel. But when an anonymous call claims Rachel is alive, Ethan must confront his demons and embark on a dangerous mission to rescue her. /n/n As Ethan navigates a treacherous jungle and faces off against a ruthless drug cartel, he must also help Rachel recover memories of her harrowing ordeal. Their love and lives hang in the balance as they fight to survive their darkest hour.

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Book Lovin' Mamas · FranJessca · 2025-10-04
Good 3.50

The book is enjoyable and suspenseful, but the reviewer didn't feel a strong connection with the main characters. The story is engaging despite this.

FranJessca from Book Lovin' Mamas found 'The Darkest Hour' to be an enjoyable and suspenseful read. The story kept them hooked, but they didn't feel a strong connection with the main characters. Despite this, the book's suspenseful elements and engaging plot made it a worthwhile read. They appreciated the overall story but felt that the character development could have been stronger to fully immerse them in the narrative.

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    I give this book 3.5 stars, mainly because I didn't feel a connection with the main characters.

    Otherwise, it's an enjoyable, suspenseful story with a lot of heart.

    The characters could have used a bit more depth to make the story truly compelling.

Storied Convo · Rita · 2021-06-03
Excellent 5.00

The combination of suspense and romance makes this a good book. The reviewer is intrigued by Rachel's story and her relationship with Ethan.

Rita from Storied Convo finds 'The Darkest Hour' to be a great blend of suspense and romance, which she enjoys. She is particularly intrigued by Rachel's story and her relationship with Ethan. The reviewer appreciates the emotional depth and the way the suspense is woven into the romance, making it a captivating read. The story keeps her engaged and wanting to know more about Rachel's memories and her journey with Ethan.

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    Suspense & romance combined, sounds like my idea of a good book.

    You've got me wanting to see if Rachel's memories fully return & how she & Ethan navigate their relationship.

    The emotional depth and the way the suspense is woven into the romance make it a captivating read.

Good, Bad and Unread · 2010-09-07
Good 3.50

The book focuses more on the relationships of the characters, with a large and terrific Kelly family. The story is centered around these dynamics.

The reviewer from Good, Bad and Unread highlights that 'The Darkest Hour' is centered more on the relationships of the characters. The Kelly family is portrayed as large and terrific, with a lot of men and strong dynamics. The story is engaging because of these relationships, which add depth and emotion to the narrative. The reviewer appreciates the focus on character interactions and family bonds, making the book a compelling read.

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    The Darkest Hour was centered more on the relationships of the characters.

    The whole Kelly family is terrific, and huge. There are a lot of men and strong dynamics.

    The story is engaging because of these relationships, which add depth and emotion to the narrative.

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