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Dream Town
Series: Private Investigator Archer
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This gripping crime thriller is perfect for readers who enjoy classic noir mysteries, historical settings, and intricate detective tales featuring complex characters and atmospheric period detail.
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See morePrivate investigator and Second World War veteran Aloysius Archer returns to solve a new case in Hollywood in this riveting thriller from international number one bestselling author, David Baldacci.
Private investigator and Second World War veteran Aloysius Archer returns to solve a new case in Hollywood in this riveting thriller from international number one bestselling author, David Baldacci.
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1952, Los Angeles. It is New Year's Eve and PI Aloysius Archer is dining with his friend and rising Hollywood actress Liberty Callahan when they're approached by Eleanor Lamb, a screenwriter who would like to hire him, as she suspects someone is trying to kill her.
A visit to Lamb's Malibu residence leaves Archer knocked unconscious after he stumbles over a dead body in the hallway; and Lamb seems to have vanished. With the police now involved in the case, a close friend and colleague of Lamb's employs Archer to find out what's happened to the screenwriter.
Archer's investigation takes him from the rich, glamorous and glitzy LA to the seedy, dark side of the city, and onward to the gambling mecca of Las Vegas. In a place where cops and crooks work hand in hand, Archer will cross paths with Hollywood stars, politicians and notorious criminals.
With the help of Liberty and his PI partner Willie Dash, Archer will risk everything and leave no stone unturned in finding the missing Eleanor Lamb, and in bringing to justice killers who would love nothing better than to plant Archer six feet under.
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Evoking the golden age of crime, and for fans of Raymond Chandler and Agatha Christie, comes the second book in the Aloysius Archer series, A Gambling Man from one of the world's bestselling thriller writers, David Baldacci. A lucky roll of the dice California, 1949. Aloysius Archer is on his way to start a new job with a renowned Private...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Dream Town
1952, Los Angeles. It is New Year's Eve and PI Aloysius Archer is dining with his friend and rising Hollywood actress Liberty Callahan when they're approached by Eleanor Lamb, a screenwriter who would like to hire him, as she suspects someone is trying to kill her. A visit to Lamb's Malibu residence leaves Archer knocked unconscious after he stumbles over...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Baldacci is hailed as a master of American detective stories, with critics praising his vivid capture of 1950s Los Angeles and his deft shift into historical crime fiction. The Financial Times notes his talent in crafting compelling characters and rich period detail, while Kirkus Reviews commends his effective noir style. Esteemed voices like Jeffrey Archer and Bill Clinton have also lauded Baldacci's storytelling and character depth.
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ISBN: 9781529061864
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 402g
Pages: 576
About the Author
David Baldacci is one of the world's bestselling and favourite thriller writers. A former trial lawyer with a keen interest in world politics, he has specialist knowledge in the US political system and intelligence services, and his first book, Absolute Power, became an instant international bestseller, with the movie starring Clint Eastwood a major box office hit. He has since written more than forty bestsellers featuring, most recently, Amos Decker, Aloysius Archer, Atlee Pine and John Puller. David is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the US. Trust him to take you to the action.
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