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One Good Deed: Aloysius Archer Book 1 by [David Baldacci]

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Murder and family secrets, a touch of romance and deeply-felt revenge - with the twist of all twists - make up the ingredients of One Good Deed. A gripping page-turner for all those who love mystery, crime, Raymond Chandler and Agatha Christie from one of the world's favourite thriller writers, David Baldacci.

In 1949, Aloysius Archer arrives in the dusty Southern town of Poca City. He has nothing but a handful of dollars, the clothes he's wearing and an appointment with his new parole officer. After his wartime experiences in Italy and a prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit, Archer is looking for a fresh start and a peaceful life.

On his first night of freedom, Archer meets local business tycoon Hank Pittleman, who promises Archer handsome compensation to work as his debt collector. Yet Archer takes on more than he bargains for, as he becomes embroiled in a long-running feud between the drought-struck town's most dangerous residents. When one of them dies, the authorities label Archer as their number one suspect.

A bloody game is being played above and below the law. Everybody playing has a deeply buried secret, and Archer must uncover them all - if he's to avoid going back behind bars.

PRAISE FOR ONE GOOD DEED

"Makes the Australian Outback come alive and breeds respect for its survivors" Bill Clinton

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One of his finest books. Great character, great story, great portrait of an era -- Bill Clinton

One Good Deed represents David Baldacci’s move into historical crime with a new character, ex- jailbird Aloysius Archer . . . Unsurprisingly, the talented Baldacci proves to be as adept in this new venture as he is in his contemporary-set novels ― Financial Times

A fast-paced investigation with dark secrets, unexpected twists, well-drawn characters and an intriguing plot ― Candis Magazine

A mile-a-minute read that proves once again why David Baldacci has readers the world over flocking for more -- Jane Harper, bestselling author of The Dry

Alternately chilling, poignant, and always heart-poundingly suspenseful -- Scott Turow

David Baldacci is one of the all-time best thriller authors -- Lisa Gardner

A multi-layered protagonist; a plot as deep and twisty as the setting -- Kathy Reichs

Mystery and suspense surround a fabulous new character in an enticing, engaging thriller that does not disappoint ― Live and Deadly --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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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 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.

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan (9 July 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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David Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. (Much later, when David thanked her for being the spark that ignited his writing career, she revealed that she'd given him the notebook to keep him quiet, "because every mom needs a break now and then.")

David published his first novel, ABSOLUTE POWER, in 1996. A feature film followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 44 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers and several have been adapted for film and television. His novels have been translated into over 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. David has also published seven novels for younger readers.

David is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the United States.

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One good story dated

Reviewed in Australia on 24 April 2022

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This is good detective story in a line stretching back to Dasheill Hammet. There are lots of twists and turns even if we suspect the ending it's entertaining getting to the final reveal in the court room. As with all of this genre the detective is the main suspect. We don't know what evidence he has because David keeps that secret.

Ten percent of the novel is taken up by smoking, more time than drinking and sex. There are plenty of anachronisms. I'm pretty sure sure they would not have said " I'm sorry for your loss". Lady love what's that all about. Apart from that it is a good read.

Reviewed in Australia on 1 June 2021

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I can't recall ever reading a David Baldacci novel prior to this one. I think it was the protagonist's surname of Archer, which evoked images of Sam Spade and Miles Archer in The Maltese Falcon, so I figured anyone named Archer as the main character of a book meant a rollicking good PI story. I was not disappointed. Loved every word of it; no sooner had I finished the book than I downloaded the next book in the series. Hoping there's more to come.

Reviewed in Australia on 6 August 2019

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I am an avid fan of David Baldacci and one of the reasons is the way he can introduce a new character and lay the story out in an entirely different form to his previous novels. Some novelists, even good ones, are like actors who seem to portray any new character in the same way they did others in previous roles. The really good ones change the portrayal to suit the story. That is David Baldacci. Loved this book and Aloysius Archer and look forward to more.

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Bruce

Archer, a new character to follow

Reviewed in Australia on 20 May 2021

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In an period of time when not many stories are set, Archer should be the character that fills that void, that describes the way of life as a country starts to heal and grow after the war, as freedoms and ideas change

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jennifer hale

If you like detective stories, this is a must

Reviewed in Australia on 18 August 2021

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I've read all David Baldacci's books, I'm a big fan and this new character will be a big hit, especially with me. Great read and an honorable lead character.

Reviewed in Australia on 4 August 2019

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Once again Mr Baldacci, you have given me a fantastic journey in a book! Great characters, wonderful storyline and a surprising ending. I loved it! Thanks heaps and please keep writing these terrific tales. I recommend this book to anyone!

Reviewed in Australia on 3 August 2019

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I have read at least 90% of David Baldacci’s books and found “one good deed” not up the standard I expected and have enjoyed in his other books. The style used I also found to be very different to many of his previous books. However the story was still good and kept me guessing a lot of the way. I totally recommend it to anyone who enjoys “who done it” type books.

Reviewed in Australia on 16 August 2019

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Much as I enjoy many of his books, I couldn’t finish this one as there seemed to be inordinate attention to details that weren’t necessary for the advancement of the plot, and seemed to lack depth on the people and places

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Second rate Steinbeck

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 August 2019

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Prepare for a new series - Archer an ex con turned detective, set in the 1940s. It is like a mixture of a James Cagney movie and Wallace and Grommet! You can see what he is trying to do with this mixture of Sam Spade and Grapes of Wrath but it does not really work. Two dimension characters and stilted dialogue trying to hard to be “period”.

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normalbloke75

Really good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2021

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I did not know what to expect from this book, but was pleasantly surprised. Archer is an interesting new character who helps to solve a mystery in a Reacher-esque sort of a way but set in the late forties / early fifties.

Yes there are some plot devices which test the limits of credibility, but the story moves along at pace, with good characters and strong writing.

I hope there are more outings for Archer.

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Tel

Not a typical Baldacci book but still a very good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2020

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Great book. Not one of his usual pacy thrillers. This one’s set in America in the early part of the 20th century in a small town. A stranger arrives and one of the local business owners offers him work. Seems innocent enough but the story is about what happens next after one of the owners is murdered. The plot is fairly pacy, but in a relaxed way and the characters are well described. You love or hate them.

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Not his best work

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 October 2019

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For me not one of his best. Very slow to get into and indeed I was past half way in the book before it became interesting. I have read all Baldacci books and the only one I did not like was the Atlee Pine book. However, I must say that any more with the character in One Good Deed will also be given a miss. Where has the Baldacci flare gone.

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Geoff Brewer

A very worthy five star winner.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 April 2021

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David Balducci has not once yet failed to write books that set the gold standard for other authors to aspire to. This one, in another different style, had me gripped from the start. The journey through these pages was magical a true page-turner. A solid plot full of action twists and turns and no irritating inconsistencies that often ruin the plot from rival authors. Set post WW2 with a returning US soldier landing smack bang in a web of intrigue. It got me thinking how different life is 80 years on. A difference marked by overpopulation and greed, resulting in a less caring world.

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