Lawrence sanders a playboy pi becomes entangled with passion, murder, and unabashed greed in these three adventures by anew york timesbestselling author. Hired by a formidable matron to investigate the shadowy bona fides of her bubbleheaded sons beloved, archy is. Mcnallys dare archy mcnally, book 12 by vincent lardo and lawrence sanders. Lawrence sanders mcnallys bluff archy mcnally 9780425204375 by lardo, vincent and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. There may be an occasional crease, corner wear, name on inside cover, page tanning, dog ear pages, taped spine or page. Archiie mcnally created by lawrence sanders 192098. Lawrence sanders download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Archibald archy mcnally is a fictional character created by bestselling novelist lawrence sanders. The archy mcnally series volume one new books in politics. He is the only member in a family law firm known as discreet inquiries, where he works as a private investigator.
Archy, as usual indulges in knowing females he runs into. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Now 82, lardo hopes to get his latest novel, the jockstrap murders, published this fall. Mcnallys alibi the archy mcnally series book 11 ebook. Mcnallys secret the archy mcnally series book 1 kindle edition.
Mcnallys dare archy mcnally, book 12 by vincent lardo and. Please see all pictures as i do my best to show condition as well as stating it. Id be curious to know if anyone reading has already heard of these books, and what you think. The unbeatable master of suspense returns, in a wickedly wayward case of artists, models, and murder.
Lawrence sanders became a published author in 1969 with the anderson tapes. New york times bestselling author sandra brown returns with a tale of corruption and betrayal. Archy gets to know the family and readers are introduced to a new character, a sweet old lady who happens to be a head doctor. Sanderss use regular characters in the mcnally series, for me, makes for a familiar and comfortable return to a juicy new mystery in west palm beach. Checking out the background of a wealthy clients prospective daughterinlaw should be easy money for palm beach private investigator archy mcnallyuntil people around gorgeous socialite theodosia johnson start being killed off at an. He is the protagonist of thirteen novels, seven by sanders. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and. First book in the series and introducing archy mcnally, a tribute to rex stouts archie goodwin. In his time, he was placed in the same popularity rank as danielle steele, stephen king and quite a number of wellvenerated authors whose names and work will still be remembered centuries to come. Lawrence sanders, one of americas most popular novelists, was the author of more than thirtyfive bestsellers, including the original mcnally novels. Vincent lardo is the author of the hampton affair and the hampton connection, as well as five mc. The archy mcnally series volume one lawrence sanders.
For the continuation of the mcnally series after sanders death, see vincent lardo more. Archy mcnally enjoys sipping latenight port with his girlfriend of the moment and tooling across southern florida in his red miata sports car. Palm beach is already in a tizzy over the arrival of its newest millionaire. But when edythe westmores son and daughter become convinced the trinket is a fake and their mother is being conned, mcnally is asked to deepsix the whole deal. Archy mcnally, a playboy private eye in palm beach, florida. Vincent lardo is the author of the hampton affair and the hampton connection, as well as five mcnally novels. Preowned lawrence sanders archy mcnally complete series set lot of novels hcdj books. You will get one complete set of archy mcnally crime fiction books by lawrence sanders, titles as listed below. I just cant get enough of archy, al rogoff and all the zany characters in palm beach.
Mcnallys bluff by lawrence sanders, vincent lardo books. The story begins with the investigator archy mcnally accepting to handle a burglary case which is involving the theft of four valuable stamps for a palm beach society. Mcnallys gamble archy mcnally novels book by lawrence. Who doesnt envy archys cushy lifestyle, and relish in sharing it through sanderss witty narrative. Lured into the directors chair by the prospect of rubbing shoulders with hollywood legend desdemona darling, archy finds himself in a reallife murder story when someone takes a. Privileged bachelor archy mcnally enjoys sipping latenight port with his girlfriend of the moment and tooling around south florida in his red miata sports car. Delaney, archy mcnally, and timothy cone series, along. Lawrence sanders audio books, best sellers, author bio. Archy mcnally series by lawrence sanders goodreads. I think, as to whether sanders, in fact, actually wrote the mcnally books. Inveterate playboy archy mcnally gets paid to make discreet inquiries for palm beachs power elite.
Laidback bonvivant archibald archie mcnally was the last, but he was also one of the most fun droll, detached twit archy works as a private investigator for his patrician, august palm beach. The last book, and mcnallys folly were both throughly enjoyable. The archy mcnally series book series kindle edition. For poor archy mcnally, theres more drama backstage than onstage and plenty of confusion everywhere as the palm beach community theatre puts on arsenic and old lace.
Delaney, archy mcnally, and timothy cone series, along with his acclaimed commandment books. Lawrence sanders archy mcnally complete series set lot of. In this article you will be provided with a brief summary of what to expect from the sanders secret. Mcnallys secret the archy mcnally series book 1 ebook. Archy, a palm beach playboy of undeniable charm, has similar irreverent voice and critical detachment from his surrounding but attempts to take upon the role of a great detective as well. Archibald mcnally, sleuth of sorts vincent lardo continued the archy mcnally series after sanders death. But keeping their dirty little secrets buried will take some fancy footwork in mcnally s latest case. The first book in the archy mcnally series is known as the secret 1991. Mcnallys bluff by lawrence sanders overdrive rakuten. Lawrence sanders mcnallys folly archy mcnally novels by lawrence sanders, vincent lardo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Buy mcnallys dilemma by from amazons fiction books store. Lawrence sanders 19201998 was the new york times bestselling author of more than forty mystery and suspense novels. If larceny is good for the soul, palm beach must be confidence heaven so discovers lawrence sanderss sleuthabouttown archy mcnally in his third boffo baffler, mcnally s risk. Lawrence sanders 19201998 was the new york times bestselling author of more than forty mystery and suspense novels including the edward x. For the continuation of the mcnally series after sanders death, see vincent lardo mcnally. Lardo does an excellent job of carrying on a storyline that makes me smile and giggle out loud at archys little adventures.
Lawrence sanders 19201998 was an american author of crime fiction and mystery novels. I see why lardo initiated archys new style of interviewing clients who come directly to him, rather than through prescott mcnally, archys employerfather, as sanders archy had done through most of sanders first 7 novels im looking forward to rereading the series at some point, to confirm or alter for myself, conclusions ive drawn about. The anderson tapes received an edgar award from the mystery writers of america for best first novel. Following the death of popular novelist lawrence sanders in 1998, lardo was offered the opportunity to continue sanders archy mcnally series. Mcnallys risk a seductive socialite entangles a palm beach sleuth in a vipers nest of lust and larceny in this new york times bestseller.
But keeping their dirty little secrets buried will take some fancy footwork in mcnallys latest case. Florida pi archy mcnally takes on a deceptively simply case of pet abduction, where bad luck can be deadly. This is not as extraordinary as it mightseem because mc nally s secret was first published in 1992, so the wine wasnt as old as it would seem now in 2018. Mcnallys trial archy mcnally novels lawrence sanders 9780425147559 archy mcnally and his new sidekick. The series turned out to be the archy mcnally series, by lawrence sanders and later, vincent lardo mcnallys secret is the first book of the series, and ill tell you, i was hooked. Lawrence sanders is one of the greatest and most respected authors that ever graced the face of this land. A playboy pi becomes entangled with passion, murder, and unabashed greed in these three adventures by anew york timesbestselling author. This whodunit romp, the first in the new tome archie mcnally series, begins with the 37 year old underachieving wastrel sipping an 87 mondavi chardonnay from a young ladys navel.
Because the condition of this lot is only good, there may be a few former library books mixed in. The archy mcnally series, volume 1 by lawrence sanders. The oneman publishing industry that was lawrence sanders created more than one interesting private eye. He worked as an editorial writer for a magazine and then switched to writing fiction. Order of archy mcnally books archy mcnally is the central character in a series of crime fiction novels by american novelist lawrence sanders and later by vincent lardo. A great main character, fun sidekick, colorful guest characters, good mystery, interesting detective work, and a lot of little. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Archy mcnally audiobooks listen to the full series. The complete series list for an archy mcnally novel. While sanders has given us more profound writing, the mcnally series is fun and fast reading. Delaney, archy mcnally, and timothy cone series, as well as the acclaimed commandment books. Laidback bonvivant archibald archie mcnally was the last, but he was also. At first, archy mcnally was unofficially enlisted to verify the bona fides of a deal for a rare faberg imperial egg, created exclusively for the doomed czar nicholas in 1917.
All six of his archy mcnally books made the new york times bestseller list. In this tale archy is asked to investigate the perceived threats on the life of one of his fathers law clients. Lardos mcnally novels on the new york times bestseller list. Eventually six of lardos mcnally novels reached the new york times bestseller list. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000 booksellers and. Archy mcnally enjoys sipping latenight port with his girlfriend of the moment and tooling across southern florida in. The anderson tapes, completed when he was fifty years old, received an edgar award from the mystery writers of america for best first novel. He is the protagonist of thirteen novels, seven by sanders and six by vincent lardo, who took over the series following sanders death in 1998.
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