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One Good Deed (Archer, #1)

David Baldacci
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One Good Deed (Archer, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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David Baldacci

One Good Deed (Archer, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kansas • 1940s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

David Baldacci’s One Good Deed follows WWII veteran Aloysius Archer as he navigates a fresh start in 1949. Recently released from prison, Archer finds himself embroiled in a dangerous investigation when he's asked to collect a debt, revealing layers of deceit and danger.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

83,041 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

One Good Deed by David Baldacci blends historical fiction with noir elements in a compelling tale set shortly after WWII. Critics praise its rich character development and intriguing plot but note a slow pacing in parts. Overall, it's considered a strong addition to Baldacci's repertoire, particularly for fans of crime and historical genres.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One Good Deed (Archer, #1)?

Fans of gripping historical thrillers with complex characters and intricate plots will relish David Baldacci's One Good Deed. Readers of James Ellroy's L.A. Confidential and Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth will find Baldacci's atmospheric 1940s setting and suspenseful narrative equally captivating.

4.3

83,041 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kansas • 1940s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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