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One Good Deed

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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In this fast-paced historical thriller, the number one New York Times best-selling 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 dos 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.

©2019 David Baldacci (P)2019 Hachette Audio
Action & Adventure Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Military Fiction

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"Listeners will find Archer, as performed by Ballerini, an appealing character.... Ballerini expertly differentiates the many characters, male and female." (AudioFile Magazine)

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Narration brings this high-stakes crime novel to life
"I took note of One Good Deed because it’s a standalone novel from David Baldacci, it’s set in 1949, and because the protagonist is a veteran *and* an ex-con. The fact that Edoardo Ballerini narrates the story, however, pushed it to the top of my must-listen list. His performance brings out the distinctiveness of each character, and adds depth and nuance, especially to the protagonist—what a great summer listen!"
Christina H., Audible Editor

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Classic Baldacci

Excellent. I couldn’t stop listening to this. Thoroughly enjoyable. There were enough twists and turns in this book to keep me listening intently until the end.

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Think "Gentleman's Agreement" meets Jack Reacher.

This book is set in post-WW II America and reads with the stilted language and formality that one finds in "The Gentleman's Agreement". However, instead of being a novel highlighting prejudice against Jews, it highlights prejudice against women at that time period, and not very subtlety. The main character, Aloysius Archer (who goes by just Archer), reminds me so much of Jack Reacher. Archer is an ex-soldier, a roamer with no discernable roots, who has wrongly served a prison sentence. While Archer isn't as much a physical threat as Reacher, he seems as if he could be. Even given the generational differences in culture, Archer seems too holy, too good for that era, even coming to terms with same sex relationships.

All that being said, I will buy the next one to see what happens

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New protagonist // new journey

Stellar job once again by Baldacci. Met him in person twice in Virginia. Very laid back and down to earth author. Pleasure listening to another protagonist from Baldacci’s mindset. Great to hear parallels covering WWII lineage and to what an outsider looking in, can be in the foreground of a riveting story. Can’t wait for the next journey that Baldacci will embark on. Ready for another Amos Decker (Memory Man) listening !!! Keep up the great work !!

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Hooked immediately

I couldn’t put this book down! I loved the reader! The characters were well developed. I wished it wouldn’t end!

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Not David Baldacci's best

This was a good book, just not amazing like his other books are. Usually David Baldacci's books are full of plot twits and conspiracy theories and are very fast paced and excited. This one wasn't and it kind of dragged.

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Great story

It was an interesting story, blast from the past. I like that it stemmed from long ago when things were much more simple… yet just as complicated.

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Wonderful

Loved this book - characters developed beautifully, and it broke my heart and healed it all in one telling!!

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Excellent Performance

Very entertaining performance of a good book. I enjoyed every minute and look forward to Archer's next Shamus case..

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Excellent book!!!

Great story/character development. Archer is a guy you want to meet and get to know better! Excellent narration. Suspense; good twists/turns. Totally enjoyable!

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archer is a great new character

We enjoyed the book immensely. Truly didnt know who did what until the very end.

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