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A Gambling Man
- Aloysius Archer Series
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Edoardo Ballerini
- Series: An Archer Novel, Book 2
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
Evoking the golden age of crime, and for fans of Raymond Chandler and Agatha Christie, comes A Gambling Man, from one of the world’s best-selling 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 investigator in Bay Town. Feeling lucky, he stops off at a casino in Reno, where he meets an aspiring actress, Liberty Callahan. Together, they head west on a journey filled with danger and surprises - because Archer isn’t the only one with a secretive past.
A risk worth taking.
Arriving in a town rife with corruption, Archer is tasked with finding out who is doing everything they can to disrupt the appointment of a top official. Then two seemingly unconnected people are murdered at a burlesque club. In a tight-lipped community, Archer must dig deep to reveal the connection between the victims.
All bets are off.
As the final perilous showdown unfurls, Archer will need all of his skills to decipher the truth from the lies and finally, to prove she’s a star in the making, will Liberty have her moment in the spotlight?
A Gambling Man is the second historical crime novel in David Baldacci’s Aloysius Archer series, following the Sunday Times top five best seller One Good Deed.
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- orly
- 05-25-21
great one !
one little think - there is no need for the "he said"/"she said" in an audio book :)
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- Anon
- 04-21-21
Gumshoe Delight
I’m sad that this book is at an end. Such wonderful, lucid writing that brings not only people but also inanimate objects to life. Rich and sumptuous to the very last. A true trip back in time that I thoroughly recommend any potential reader! Can’t wait for the next instalment.
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- ANN OLDFIELD
- 04-17-21
Better than the first one even
I found the first one really fascinating but with this one I would have loved to be able to give a 5+. Hoping for a third book sonner rather than later. Love the characters and the "scenery"
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- Rachel Callinan
- 05-14-21
Great book, outstanding narration.
A special word for Edoardo Ballerini who is one of the best narrators I've heard.
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- mrs.d
- 04-28-21
Not great
This had that sloppy formulaic ghost written feel - macho man beats up thugs (who aren’t in it long enough for it to be satisfying pay back). Two dimensional women are impressed by him for nothing much. Kind of like very boring bad Jack Reacher.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-17-21
a well paced story.
a great story. Ms presley needs more variation in her repertoire of voices, but it didn't detract from the overall listening experience.
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- kathy
- 10-27-21
good story
Archer is a lot like Reacher. enjoyed the plot
the reader kept the pace goi g
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- Catherine
- 09-21-21
Gripping.
I found this book a very good follow on from the first. The main character “Archer” stayed true to his personality portrayed in the first of (hopefully) the series. Edoardo Ballerini reads beautifully, he did the female roles in the first book but in this book Brittany Presley did the female lead. She did this very well but I am used to just one reader and found this a distraction.
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- LFP
- 08-22-21
Took a while
It took quite a bit to get into the story and then suddenly I just didn’t want to stop listening. Excellent book
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- SAMM
- 08-21-21
Excellent read
Brilliant storytelling from the talented Badicci .Set in roughly 1950s era , it is , atmospheric , entertaining. and thoroughly enjoyable Would definitely recommend this book and love his character Archer in this new series .Superb
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- Martin Thorne
- 08-09-21
Great follow up
Archer is a great character and atypical of the era in which the book is written! He’s slightly flawed, but has a great meal code which comes through in his personality.
The story had a good flow and at times it was difficult to switch off! Liberty Callaghan was a really good aide in the story and the 2 were building a good relationship which finally developed very late on.
I liked the theme of the story, not an unusual direction for the author but still a great story
I’m looking forward to this character being developed more and hopefully with Callaghan alongside at some point
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- Sue B
- 07-21-21
Can't wait for the next one
The character has really grabbed me. I have enjoyed both of the books and can't wait for the next one.
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- Mark Reynolds
- 07-14-21
Great
Very entertaining story. Loved to listen rather than read. Look forward to hearing more about Archer and liberty.
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- GGADS
- 06-17-21
somewhat predictable with only a few twists
Perhaps I'm getting used to Baldacci and how he sets up his plots and storyline but I found it all a bit predictable.
The story wasn't as compelling as others but it was still a nice listen.
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- Phillip u
- 05-15-21
Great book
Very addictive. Love the narrative view off gumshoe job. This book portrays Archer journey very well
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- Grant
- 05-10-21
We have a new hero in Archer
Archer is my new hero. It’s nice to know there were such bad guys back in the 50’s. I can’t wait until we have Archer’s next case.
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- Shalleycat
- 05-09-21
Balducci Delivers Fifties Flashback
Balducci provides a twisting tale of intrigue with pill box hats. Pressley's voices lack variety.
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- PAMELA RYAN
- 04-30-21
Love Eduardo’s voice, but not when he goes yankie
Love all of Baldacci and have read them all! Am enjoying Archer, especially as I grew up during WW2, but in Australia.
Hope you write a third Aloysius
