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A Gambling Man

by David Baldacci
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1950s detective thriller, fresh starts, scandalous undertones.

If you're drawn to the vivid imagery of the 1950s with its mix of innocence and corruption, "A Gambling Man" could intrigue you. David Baldacci offers a grittily atmospheric dive into post-war America. Archer's journey is steeped in noir-esque elements—mystery, danger, and the eternal allure of Hollywood—making it perfect for those who appreciate complex characters and twisty plots.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Gambling Man

by David Baldacci
RM44.51 MYR Now RM40.77 MYR Save 8% more
ISBN: 9781529061789
Authors: David Baldacci
Publisher: Macmillan
Date of Publication: 2021-04-22
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Suspense, Thriller
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 39080 readers)

Description

Aloysius Archer, the straight-talking World War II veteran fresh out of prison, returns in this riveting new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.The 1950s are on the horizon, and Archer is in dire need of a fresh start after a nearly fatal detour in Poca City. So Archer hops on a bus and begins the long journey out west to California, where rumor has it there is money to be made if you’re hard-working, lucky, criminal—or all three.Along the way, Archer stops in Reno, where a stroke of fortune delivers him a wad of cash and an eye-popping blood-red 1939 Delahaye convertible—plus a companion for the final leg of the journey, an aspiring actress named Liberty Callahan who is planning to try her luck in Hollywood. But when the two arrive in Bay Town, California, Archer quickly discovers that the hordes of people who flocked there seeking fame and fortune landed in a false paradise that instead caters to their worst addictions and fears.Archer’s first stop is a P.I. office where he is hoping to apprentice with a legendary private eye and former FBI agent named Willie Dash. He lands the job, and immediately finds himself in the thick of a potential scandal: a blackmail case involving a wealthy well-connected politician running for mayor that soon spins into something even more sinister. As bodies begin falling, Archer and Dash must infiltrate the world of brothels, gambling dens, drug operations, and long-hidden secrets, descending into the rotten bones of a corrupt town that is selling itself as the promised land—but might actually be the road to perdition, and Archer’s final resting place.
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1950s detective thriller, fresh starts, scandalous undertones.

If you're drawn to the vivid imagery of the 1950s with its mix of innocence and corruption, "A Gambling Man" could intrigue you. David Baldacci offers a grittily atmospheric dive into post-war America. Archer's journey is steeped in noir-esque elements—mystery, danger, and the eternal allure of Hollywood—making it perfect for those who appreciate complex characters and twisty plots.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.