A Gambling Man (An Archer Novel Book 2)

Name: A Gambling Man (An Archer Novel Book 2)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (39592 reviews)
Author: David Baldacci

by David Baldacci

Historical Fiction Thriller

4.4 (39,592)

4.4 stars from 39,592 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

492 pages~8.2 hr readPublished by MacmillanPublished 2022-01-01

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Last checked: May 13, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love crime thrillers set in post-war America with morally complex protagonists who survive through wit and grit.
You're after propulsive plotting that moves from Reno casinos to corrupt California politics without losing momentum.
You appreciate the Baldacci formula: a no-nonsense hero, intricate criminal underworld, and plot twists that reframe what you thought you knew.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer literary fiction or character studies over plot-driven narratives with high body counts.
You're looking for romance or romantic subplot as a central element, not a supporting strand.
You find 1950s noir aesthetics and gambling-den settings more cliché than compelling.

About this book

Aloysius Archer, a World War II veteran recently released from prison, travels west to California in the 1950s seeking a fresh start. After a stop in Reno where he acquires cash and a 1939 Delahaye convertible, he continues to Bay Town, California with Liberty Callahan, an aspiring actress heading to Hollywood. In Bay Town, Archer apprentices with Willie Dash, a legendary private investigator and former FBI agent. He quickly becomes involved in a blackmail case targeting a wealthy politician running for mayor. The case escalates into something more dangerous, pulling Archer and Dash into the underworld of brothels, gambling dens, and drug operations. As bodies accumulate, the two men must navigate the hidden corruption beneath Bay Town's facade of opportunity, uncovering secrets that threaten to become Archer's undoing.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 87% off peak. Price has dropped 5 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 444 days. Typically stays discounted for 15 days.

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Currently #4,390 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.4★ from 39,592 reviews

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