One Good Deed - David Baldacci

One Good Deed

By David Baldacci

  • Release Date: 2019-07-23
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4
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From 4,466 Ratings

Description

In this fast-paced historical thriller, the #1 New York Times bestselling author introduces Archer, a WWII veteran forced to investigate a small-town murder -- or risk returning to prison.
It's 1949. When war veteran Aloysius Archer is released from Carderock Prison, he is sent to Poca City on parole with a short list of do's and a much longer list of don'ts: do report regularly to his parole officer, don't go to bars, certainly don't drink alcohol, do get a job -- and don't ever associate with loose women.

The small town quickly proves more complicated and dangerous than Archer's years serving in the war or his time in jail. Within a single night, his search for gainful employment -- and a stiff drink -- leads him to a local bar, where he is hired for what seems like a simple job: to collect a debt owed to a powerful local businessman, Hank Pittleman.

Soon Archer discovers that recovering the debt won't be so easy. The indebted man has a furious grudge against Hank and refuses to pay; Hank's clever mistress has her own designs on Archer; and both Hank and Archer's stern parole officer, Miss Crabtree, are keeping a sharp eye on him.

When a murder takes place right under Archer's nose, police suspicions rise against the ex-convict, and Archer realizes that the crime could send him right back to prison . . . if he doesn't use every skill in his arsenal to track down the real killer.

Reviews

  • One Good Deed

    2
    By okay! Bob
    Love Baldacci’s books. After 24 chapters I had to finally stop and mark it finished. He must have a young assistant filling in the chapters. More than half the last page I read described everything in the room. For what reason? He did miss the fly on the wall that was missing a wing! This superfluous Information did tax my reading time. Will move on to another book. Bob Morrison
  • A quick read.

    3
    By TedSummers
    Not one of his better novels.
  • One Good Deed

    4
    By olddue1
    This is an interesting book when viewed as a practice run by the author in creating a new character. The old time noir tone is a bit forced especially when used in the context of modern feminism. Very clever really. The later books in this series were smoother. The WW Two veteran story line a bit overdone
  • great read and thoughtful plot transitions

    5
    By ttgonzo
    suspenseful pace with realistic characters upon a great mystery.
  • Love this book đź‘Ť

    5
    By CAL4603
    Looking forward to another “ installment “ of Archer…can’t wait
  • Disappointing

    1
    By aefgsdfgaedgbh
    I used to read Baldacci’s books as soon as they were released. I was a huge fan. However I can’t even finish reading this one. The dialog with the women just makes me cringe. Very disappointing.
  • Excellent

    5
    By TDaleT
    The characters are believable and there is lots of action and sub plots that keep you turning pages looking for more!!! Enjoyed this book very much and intend to keep reading this author as long as he keeps writing.
  • Deed

    2
    By frclaw
    A poor showing for a talented writer. Most disappointing. I feel like I got robbed of $10.00
  • Dynamite

    5
    By JloopJ
    Another riveting, can’t put down book by the master, absolutely Dynamite,
  • Not up to Par for Baldacci

    1
    By post without one
    Poor writing. Repetitive plot / descriptions. Non- sensible plot and ending. Not what I expect from Baldacci, it was like he needed a quick pay day and got paid by the word.