A Gambling Man (An Archer Novel, 2) [Hardcover] Baldacci, David

Description

Pages are clean with no markings. May show some small and minimal signs of wear. If you are buying a box set item, the box may not be included.

This very good condition hardcover edition of “A Gambling Man” by David Baldacci offers collectors a chance to own the second installment in the author’s popular Archer series. Published in 2021, the novel continues the adventures of Aloysius Archer, a World War II veteran turned private investigator navigating the gritty underworld of 1950s California. Baldacci’s atmospheric prose and intricate plotting have drawn comparisons to the works of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, transporting readers to a bygone era of smoky diners, Hollywood glamour, and seedy criminal enterprises.

Beyond its entertainment value, “A Gambling Man” provides insights into the sociocultural landscape of post-war America, exploring themes of disillusionment, moral ambiguity, and the lingering effects of trauma. Baldacci’s meticulous research and attention to historical detail make this book a compelling time capsule of an era marked by rapid societal changes and shifting power dynamics. For fans of the genre and students of 20th-century American history alike, this well-preserved copy offers an immersive journey into a richly realized world of intrigue and suspense.