Archy mcnally book series

An archy mcnally novel by vincent lardo by lawrence sanders july 23. This includes nearly the complete set of archy mcnally books, only missing 3 books, but also includes the complete set of 2 books from the timothy cone series. Laidback bonvivant archibald archie mcnally was the last, but he was. The archie mcnally stories by lawrence sanders are all essentially the same, small mysteries, sometimes murders, taking place in palm beach, florida. Mcnallys dare archy mcnally, book 12 by vincent lardo and.

Never in this series has archy mcnally been suave and elegant. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. To be fair to the narrator, there is nothing particularly wrong about his performance, but if you have listened to any of the mcnally book narrated by adam. The unbeatable master of suspense returns, in a wickedly wayward case of artists, models, and murder. Lawrence sanders march 15, 1920 february 7, 1998 was an american novelist and short story writer. Buy a cheap copy of mcnally s secret book by lawrence sanders. He is the only member in a family law firm known as discreet inquiries, where he works as a private investigator.

It has the whole cast of eccentric characters of this longrunning series in rare form. 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. The first book in the archy mcnally series is known as the secret 1991. The archy mcnally series book series kindle edition.

In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. The archy mcnally series audiobooks audiobook series. The archy mcnally series volume one ebook by lawrence. Archy mcnally works as a private investigator for his fathers law firm. Delaney, archy mcnally, and timothy cone series, along. Ive read every lawrence sanders book written, and absolutely loved the archy series. Inveterate playboy archy mcnally gets paid to make discreet inquiries for palm beachs power elite. Archy mcnally is the central character in a series of crime fiction novels by american novelist lawrence sanders and later by vincent lardo. Please see all pictures as i do my best to show condition as well as stating it. The archy mcnally series book series kindle edition from book 1.

Of course rich people dont work with the police even if its murder, so everyone has to play a detecting role. Lawrence sanders mcnallys dilemma book by vincent lardo. He then returned to new york and worked at macys department store. I remain awed by how seamlessly author vincent lardo took over a series started by another writer, in this case, the late lawrence sanders. For the continuation of the mcnally series after sanders death, see vincent lardo mcnally. Mcnallys bluff the archy mcnally series book ebook. 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 matron.

Like julierb, i enjoyed archy s suave silliness and all the quirky characters in the series previous books. The nook book ebook of the the archy mcnally series volume one. I have read every book in the archy mcnally series, and ive enjoyed each of them. Archy mcnally, a playboy private eye in palm beach, florida. Delaney, archy mcnally, and timothy cone series, along with lawrence sanders was the new york times bestselling author of more than forty mystery and suspense novels. Mcnally s secret, mcnally s luck, and mcnally s risk 1520. Vincent lardo continued the archy mcnally series after sanders death. The oneman publishing industry that was lawrence sanders created more than one interesting private eye. Mcnallys secret g k hall large print book series authors. 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. The mcnally series is always good for a nice entertaining adventure and this book offers a good story with the usual dose of mcnally humor. Mcnally s caper, mcnally s trial, mcnally s puzzle. Laidback bonvivant archibald archie mcnally was the last, but he was also.

After public school he attended wabash college, where he obtained a bachelor of arts degree. Sanders was a former magazine editorial writer and later turned to full. Mcnallys risk 93 w vincent lardo mcnallys caper 94. Meet archy mcnally, a freewheeling playboy who specializes is discreet inquires for the rich and notsodiscreet. So it is with regret that i dont feel that mcnallys alibi deserves my customary fivestars, though it certainly earns four. Matthew hayes, once the human cannonball in a traveling carnival and now a retired millionaire, is unveiling his amazin maze, styled after. Delaney, archy mcnally, and timothy cone series, along with his acclaimed commandment books. 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. Mcnallys trial the archy mcnally series book 5 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Mcnallys risk a seductive socialite entangles a palm beach sleuth in a vipers nest of lust and larceny in this new york times bestseller. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Standalone novels include sullivans sting and caper. Praise for mcnallys secret mcnally is as amusing and rich as dorothy sayers great creation, lord peter wimsey. I figured the first one, mcnally s secret would set the blueprint for the series. Mcnallys secret the archy mcnally series book 1 kindle edition. Lawrence sanders mcnallys secret 1991 is my fifth but chronologically the first installment in the series. Lawrence sanders became a published author in 1969 with the anderson tapes.

The anderson tapes, completed when he was fifty years old, received an edgar award from the mystery writers of america for best first novel. In the sixth book in lawrence sanderss bestselling archy mcnally series, a twisting tale of sizzling family secrets proves that murder isnt just for the birds hiram gottschalk, owner of the palm beach shop parrots unlimited, fears for his life. A beautiful assortment of 12 paperback books written by author lawrence sanders. Playful, seductive, irresistiblethis bestselling masterwork of fatal passion and greed introduces lawrence sanderss most wickedly charming sleuth. This large collection includes the books shown in the above photos. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Mcnallys luck archy mcnally by lawrence sanders august 1, 1993. The archy mcnally series volume two ebook by lawrence. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mcnally s trial the archy mcnally series book 5. 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. He worked as an editorial writer for a magazine and then switched to writing fiction.

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. Mcnallys secret archy mcnally, book 1 by lawrence sanders. Lawrence sanders archy mcnally complete series set lot of. Booklist praise for mcnallys risk sports the same attractions as the others. Mcnallys chance the archy mcnally series by lawrence sanders. Hired by a formidable matron to investigate the shadowy bona fides of her bubbleheaded. 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. Laidback bonvivant archibald archie mcnally was the last, but he was also one of the most fun. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Eventually six of lardos mcnally novels reached the new york times bestseller list. Read the archy mcnally series volume one mcnallys secret, mcnallys luck, and mcnallys risk by lawrence sanders available from rakuten kobo.

In 1943 he joined the united states marine corps and was discharged in 1946. Two days later, the entire mcnally series written by sanders seven books total arrived at lardos door. Mcnallys trial the archy mcnally series book 5 kindle. Archiie mcnally created by lawrence sanders 192098. Mcnally s secret publishers summary playful, seductive, irresistible this bestselling masterwork of fatal passion and greed introduces lawrence sanderss most wickedly charming sleuth. Mcnallys gamble archy mcnally novels book by lawrence sanders. Each book features descriptions of ams food, clothing, girlfriends and lifestyle and while repetitive after two or more books, all stories make good, light, entertaining reading. A great main character, fun sidekick, colorful guest characters, good mystery, interesting detective work, and a lot of little. Read the archy mcnally series volume two mcnallys caper, mcnallys trial, mcnallys puzzle by lawrence sanders available from rakuten kobo. While sanders has given us more profound writing, the mcnally series is fun and fast reading.

This series came at the authors height when he wanted to have some fun with his playboy protagonist, archy mcnally. In this article you will be provided with a brief summary of what to expect from the sanders secret. The archy mcnally series began with mcnallys secret in 1992. 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 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. The author introduces the debonair archy, the head and only employee of the discreet inquiries department in his fathers palm beach law firm. He is the protagonist of thirteen novels, seven by sanders and six by vincent lardo, who took over the series. Who doesnt envy archy s cushy lifestyle, and relish in sharing it through sanderss witty narrative. But keeping their dirty little secrets buried will take some fancy footwork in mcnally s latest case.

I figured the first one, mcnallys secret would set the blueprint for the series. Mcnallys alibi the archy mcnally series book 11 kindle. The rich in palm beach dont want the police in their personal business, so they turn to archy. Archibald archy mcnally is a fictional character created by bestselling novelist lawrence sanders. 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, mcnallys risk.

Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. As it appears, sanders was more interested in churning out another best seller or maybe outdo the first book in the series. Archy works for his father in a discrete investigations section of his fathers law firm. Mcnallys bluff the archy mcnally series book enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Mcnallys dare the archy mcnally series book 12 kindle. This is a fun entry in the archie mcnally series set amongst the rich of palm beach and a fumbling detective archie. Lawrence sanders was born in brooklyn in new york city. It wasnt until many months after id finished mcnally s dilemma and then read about sanders death that i picked up the book again and noticed lardos.

Mcnally s trial the archy mcnally series book 5 kindle edition by sanders, lawrence. Mcnallys chance the archy mcnally series book 10 kindle edition by sanders, lawrence, lardo, vincent. A playboy pi becomes entangled with passion, murder, and unabashed greed in these three adventures by anew york timesbestselling author. The last book, and mcnallys folly were both throughly enjoyable. Archy mcnally series by lawrence sanders goodreads. But keeping their dirty little secrets buried will take some fancy footwork in mcnallys latest case. The archy mcnally series, volume 1 by lawrence sanders. Mcnallys alibi the archy mcnally series book 11 ebook. Sanders remains one of americas most popular novelists, with more than fifty million copies of his books in print. The ending is a bit weak in one or two places, archie is a little too taken by bianca courtney, and i doubt we will hear much more about henry peavy, but the book is still a great read.

Mcnallys gamble by lawrence sanders nook book ebook. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mcnally s chance the archy mcnally series book 10. Lawrence sanders 19201998 was an american author of crime fiction and mystery novels. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Lawrence sanders is one of the greatest and most respected authors that ever graced the face of this land. Im not sure you have to read them in the order they were written. There may be an occasional crease, corner wear, name on inside cover, page tanning, dog ear pages, taped spine or page. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Lawrence sanders 19201998 was the new york times bestselling author of more than forty mystery and suspense novels. By vincent lardo lawrence sanders mcnallys bluff archy mcnally. Get the audible audio editions of the archy mcnally series from the.

Bestseller this month title az title za release date newest first highest rated book in series lowest to highest book in series highest to lowest. Mcnallys trial the archy mcnally series by lawrence sanders. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. An archy mcnally novel by vincent lardo by lawrence sanders july 23, 2001. I was devastated when lawrence sanders passed away, wondering if id ever enjoy archys antics again. Mcnallys trial the archy mcnally series book 5 ebook.

The night palm beach society has been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived. Following the death of popular novelist lawrence sanders in 1998, lardo was offered the opportunity to continue sanders archy mcnally series. Apr 06, 2015 archy s fans agreed, placing all six of mr. The final book in the new york timesbestselling series is a wacky, waggish whodunit, as the palm beach pi investigates a dead end in a maze publishers weekly. The archy mcnally series volume one lawrence sanders.

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. Preowned lawrence sanders archy mcnally complete series set lot of novels hcdj books. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Since that first book was published, a new word has been coined, metrosexual, referring to straight men who enjoy pleasures usually perceived as gay, such as facials and manicures. I just cant get enough of archy, al rogoff and all the zany characters in palm beach. Download the archy mcnally audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mcnallys chance the archy mcnally series book 10. To that end, i found vincent lardos story much in keeping with sanders legacy. The complete series list for an archy mcnally novel. Archy mcnally audiobooks listen to the full series. Mcnally s chance the archy mcnally series book 10 kindle edition by sanders, lawrence, lardo, vincent. He is the protagonist of thirteen novels, seven by sanders. Mcnallys bluff by lawrence sanders, vincent lardo books. See the complete archy mcnally series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The archy mcnally book series by multiple authors includes books mcnallys secret, mcnallys luck, mcnallys risk, and several more. Lawrence sanderss beloved sleuth archy mcnally returns in a nov. Archy mcnally was my kind of guy and had much in common with my hampton character michael. Droll, detached twit archy works as a private investigator for his patrician. Lardos mcnally novels on the new york times bestseller list.