Review of The Darkest Hour (2011) by Lorna G — 08 Jan 2013

It was very entertaining, good action, a little romance and a smidgen of horror.

This review of The Darkest Hour (2011) was written by Lorna G on 08 Jan 2013.

The Darkest Hour has generally received negative reviews.

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