Dream Town (Private Investigator Archer Book 3)

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In total, David has published 49 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. I would like to thank both Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Archer is soon in the thick of the action when on a visit to Eleanor Lamb’s house stumbles on a dead body and knocked unconscious.

It makes for a very intriguing, and initially puzzling, investigation and certainly kept my interest levels high. The fashions, the dialogue and the upbeat attitudes that define the times are captured and portrayed in vivid detail. Despite the police being involved, Archer’s investigation sees him dealing with Hollywood stars and film studio executives, as he discovers secrets, more bodies and the seedy underworld at grave personal danger to himself.Brooks presents a case for making room for Bigfoot in the world while peppering his narrative with timely social criticism about bad behavior on the human side of the conflict: The explosion of Rainier might have been better forecast had the president not slashed the budget of the U. The novel starts off with a murder, and with seven people trapped on an isolated Greek island lashed by a "wild, unpredictable Greek wind. Just about every aspect about it gives a lot more than just a nod to the classic crime era in which it’s set. He describes the setting and history constantly throughout, using interesting anecdotes that strongly sarcastic and satirical. It will be interesting to see where the author takes Archer since this appears to be his new series.

It’s a very deadly game, with corruption, fear and violence at the heart, as well as perhaps the root of all evil – pure unadulterated greed. Baldacci adds in the proper political and social norms, and enough details from post-World War II to provide the depth and quality needed to portray the true historical context. The characters are all equally despicable so one doesn't really care who will turn out to be the bad guys in the end. I was fascinated by the 1950s setting and the fantastic detailed descriptions - with all the allure and mystique of that decade. Archer accrues further injuries the same night when he encounters smugglers, it's one hell of a beginning to 1953 as he finds himself in a chillingly dangerous investigation that sees him immersed in the seedy, sordid, criminal and mob underbelly lying beneath the fantasy glamour of Hollywood and the gambling city of Vegas.It is New Year's Eve 1952 in this riveting historical noir series by David Baldacci featuring PI Aloysius Archer, an ex-WW2 vet working for his experienced Bay Town ex-FBI mentor, Willie Dash, based in Bay Town, responsible for helping him hone his skills in his new profession. I wasn't around in 1953 and I am sure there was more smoking and drinking at that time but again to me the stories don't ring very true.

When he makes his way to Malibu later that night, he finds a dead man in her home, with no sign of Eleanor, and ends up being coshed and knocked out. Everyone lies and it is hard to find the truth but Archer is determined to find Lamb and a murderer. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide.As they investigate, things send Archer back to Vegas, where he has had some dust-ups in years past.

Their potential romance is still simmering as they spend the evening out on town with some of Hollywood’s most famous stars and sites. Baldacci has done this and more, churning out great novels in a variety of sub-genres, all of which are of the highest caliber.The enjoyed reading this book but alas all his books and plots are pretty much main stream and would love if author would bring anything new to the table.