I look forward to the next "Sam Prichard" story. This felt like Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, Ellery Queen,etc.
592177
Very fast read...looked forward to the next development .  The book was too short and felt more like an old story based on the overall length of the book.  But I loved the story, and the characters, and knew right away that there would be more of the main character's connection for future stories.  I hope they are just as well written, but maybe just a bit more complex...and longer.  I always feel a bit sad after I finish a good book, but I look forward to that feeling again from Mr. Archer.
1538185
What a great first novel!! It reads like a John Hughes novel, with comic timing and 80's references aplenty. The storyline leads you on an adventure to find the real killer. Our hero, Sam, isn't perfect or cool by any stretch of the imagination. He fumbles his way through life, love, and even his job at a plus size women's store. The authors 80's references are spot on with the big hair, the stores we remember, and the movie quotes. It was a pleasure reading this book and the ending was a big surprise. I can't wait for his next one!
4751305
The story line held my attention. It has twists and turns that are unexpected. The clash between Rose 's inner world, the world of teen narcissism and adult intrigue brought the interesting feel of the old time detective stories with thought narrative to life. The romance post didn't first my boat but it wasn't a diversion from the story and meshed well with the mystery of Ross herself.
Like mysteries? Give it a try.
3537540
Fast-paced detective novel in the style of Raymond Chandler.  I love the main investigator Lemon and his dry sense of humor. He reminds me of Joe Friday from the old Dragnet series.  The book was a quick read and the ending surprised me.  I will definitely buy other books from this author.
4767295
Familiar setups and semi stereotypic  characters are made new and fun.  I loved the lightness hiding the darkness and can't wait to find out more about Kid and her crew. I think there are some amazing backstories to be told. Please write faster!
2561750
This has a nuttiness that Douglas Adams would have found appealing and I look forward to seeing if that nuttiness continues in his other books.
1295036
I love Sam and Indie Prichard. The way they work together to solve the mysteries is fun and loving. The Comical injections of Beauregard lend some lightness to the Stories although his accuracy is a little unnerving given the Christian thread through the stories. The ability to listen to Sam's music is also a nice touch. David Archer is a gifted storyteller. I finished all 4 books in less than I week and look forward to continuing to read his works.
2274226
This is early Raymond Chandler, as seen from the wordy first part of the novel, but the story gets polished as it goes along.  a couple of characters need to be made more convincing when introduced, though once they become woven into the story's fabric, this criticism is virtually forgotten.  I love to read Raymond Chandler and his successor Ross MacDonald.
3158715
I loved it! It kinda reminded me of the Jim Butcher books. I can't wait to see what happens next.
3535172
I kind of suspected that Thistle was nicer then let on.  And Marcus is a pretty smart guy.  I look forward to reading more stories.
4050395
I felt it was similar to rest of Eskkar series.  I enjoyed it. Eskkar and Trella's son Sargon comes of age.
3285712
I felt like some of Baldacci's other characters, especially John Puller, lived in the shadow of Lee Child's Jack Reacher then came along Memory Man and its hero, Amos Decker.  Decker, with all his quirks, ended my feeling this way.

The writing is crisp and Baldacci made me really care about Decker.

When I was done, I was looking forward to the next book.
194780
It reminds me of some of the other great Space Opera writers. Keep them coming.
4777838
The main character was creepy for sure. I could almost hear his real voice, cold, pragmatic, and calculating.  I wonder if he'll be back!
285564
I've read the entire Inspector Lynley series and was looking forward to another, like seeing a group of old friends and getting caught up on happenings.  And while the whole gang appeared eventually, they were more backdrop than focus for most of the story. However, the new cast of characters was interesting, well drawn as always, and by the end  I felt I knew them, even if I didn't like them very well. And when the whodunit was revealed... let's just say the clever breadcrumbs led me astray. Well done!
4565842
Wonderfully imagined (we hope?) noir version of a story that mixes a Sam Spade-type '30s PI with vampires. Good story-telling, believable characters.
2954002
I enjoyed this book. It definitely felt like it could be an episode of the television series and the author wrote Sam and Dean's personalities well.