American Don Winslow is one of the most unusual, witty and reader-favorite masters of the crime genre. “The Hour of Gentlemen” promises the joy of meeting the heroes of “Guards of the Dawn,” a friendly company of cheerful surfers. But, alas, current circumstances are not conducive to fun, and friendship is now in question. San Diego is shocked by a cruel tragedy - the city’s idol, a legend, a surfing genius, a model of justice and generosity, died at the hands of young, brainless racists. And the guards of the dawn are doubly shocked because their leader, private detective Boone Daniels, has joined the defense and is conducting his own investigation in favor of the main accused, who has already signed a confession to the murder. Boone risks losing everything that is dear to him, losing his friends, universal respect and even his life (for, as always, he is digging up a snake’s nest, which is scary to even think about), but something does not allow him to stop and turn away from his chosen path.