Mcnally's Alibi

I hated Lardo's last McNally, but Alibi is another story. Very good plots, interesting characters, and first-rate writing. I'm delighted. I hope this means Lardo will continue with the series.

I'm glad to see Georgy enter the mix. The character seems smart and likeable, and could be developed into someone interesting. I hope the author does this.

All of the characters received the right amount of exposure. I thought the exchanges between Archy and his father were among the best in the series.

I hope there are no wedding plans in the future for Archy. He is very effective and enjoyable as a single man-about-town, so why mess with success? Could you see Archy married to Connie, who has spies everywhere? And, of course, goodby to late nite sessions with Ella, marcs, English Ovals.

I look forward to your next book, Vince Lardo.

Renowned collector Deci Fortesque hires Palm Beach private sleuth Archy McNally to find an alleged original complete text of Truman Capote's Answered Prayers. Archy quickly learns that Claudia Lester asserts that she possessed the manuscript, but her former lover Matthew Harrigan stole it from her. Matthew insists he took nothing and that Claudia is just a former lover causing him trouble.

Antiques dealer Rodney Whitehead informs the sleuth that neither Claudia nor Matthew is credible not that Rodney is any better. The search turns nasty when the supposed owner of the Capote manuscript is found dead in the sleazy Crescent Hotel not long after Archy visited the place. Police Lieutenant Georgia O'Hara knows Archy is holding out on her, but he refuses to reveal anything that might interfere with completing his client's assignment as the fee is too good.

When Lawrence Sanders died a few years ago and Vincent Lardo took over the McNally franchise, this reviewer howled about another series of lite books. Several novels later, this reviewer still howls that Mr. Sanders would have been proud to claim the Lardo books as his own. The latest MCNALLY'S ALIBI is a strong novel containing an intriguing investigative story line and three women making Archy's life miserable in different ways. Fans of Mr. Sanders, McNally, or a strong private investigative novel will want to read Mr. Lardo's latest take and like this reviewer demand early release of another Arch book ASAP.

Harriet Klausner

With each additional McNally novel, Vincent Lardo keeps getting better and better! This book - and in fact the whole series - is best described as "Fun!". What a perfect summer read! While some people will forever complain that this isn't "Lawrence Sanders" count me as among the group thankful that Mr. Lardo has kept the McNally series alive. I will be waiting patiently for the next installment but in the meantime this book is HIGHLY recommended.

When confidential investigator Archie McNally is hired to deliver a blackmail payment, he figures it is money in the bank. But Archie hadn't been counting on ...

Fans of Archie McNally will be overjoyed to see him back in action. His off-again-on-again relationship with the beautiful Connie is more off than on in this novel and Archie continues to battle with the question of his single status. That Archie got a little bit back from his co-workers and friends kept McNally's Alibi from being as smug or superior as some other novels in this series.

Author Vincent Lardo delivers a fast-paced and enjoyable read. Archie's observations on the personalities of Palm Beach, Florida, the foibles of the rich, and Archie's own reasoning to wear another pink shirt add to the depth of the novel.

I think Vincent Lardo has done an excellent job in keeping the McNally's novels alive. The plot of this one is entertaining and keeps you guessing. I can't wait for the next one. Highly recommend!