A Gambling Man by David Baldacci

Baldacci never misses a step, this one back in time.  It is shortly after WWII.  Archer is a PI want-to-be and a windmill tilt want-to-be or possibly not anymore after tilting at a windmill and ending up in prison.  He is on his way to California when he intrudes on some business that resent intrusion.  He ends up with Callahan, a leggy want-to-be movie star.  The book contains a lot of aspirations.

The two head to California.  Archer has been recommended to apprentice for Willie Dash, a PI.  Dash is a down at the luck kind of guy but likeable.  Bay Town is a shore town with a less than reputable boss.  Armstrong runs the town and dominates his daughter.   There is a gentleman’s club, a slew of murders and a few good twists. 

This is a good book, I looked at some other reviews and they pointed out that Baldacci isn’t John D. McDonald.  I guess if you want a Mickey Spillane or McDonald, that’s what you should read.  This is Baldacci.  I happen to enjoy his writing and his style regardless of the time or setting. 

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