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Garner With the passing of Lawrance Sanders, I felt as if I'd lost a close friend, as I believe I've read everything he had written. I also felt a close relationship with his fictitional character, Archie McNally. Thankyou, Vincent Lardo, for a job well done, and keeping my friend Archie, alive and well, in the great tradition that was started by Mr. Sanders. I'm looking forward to the next adventure.
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Rob Like many others, I was conned into buying a book that I legitimately thought Lawrence Sanders wrote. But loving the Archie character, I read on. Reading this book was like watching television through tissue paper. Yes, Archie, Connie Garcia, Hobo, and Lolly were there, but I couldn't tell where. And why, Mr. Lardo, are you trying to pass yourself off as Lawrence Sanders? The estate should be ashamed of itself as should Putnam Books. I see the same sham in the title of the next "Sanders substitute" book by Lardo, "McNally's Folly." Same deceptive cover. Come on Putnam, where's your integrity? And Mr. Lardo, send me a copy of your next Archie McNally look alike . . . I have some good suggestions how to bring some color into Archie's cheeks. Couldn't we all?
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Jeanne I saw the Sander name and McNally and grabbed the book - then noticed another name and thought " Oh well, I'll try It" even thought it put me in mind of the churning out of V.C. Andrews nonsense. Well, I was a little disappointed - usually a McNally book perks along with word plays and sauciness. This one seems to plod and I'm not sure why. Even if his flabber was gasted there seemed to be more mean spirits than fun poking. Let Sanders rest in peace not pieces.
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Donna This book could have been called "Donna's Dilemma." Knowing that it wasn't written by my beloved Lawrence Sanders, I wasn't sure I even wanted to read it but the lure of Archy McNally was too strong to ignore. I wish I had. It certainly wasn't a horribly written book, but it made me miss Lawrence Sanders even more. I will miss Mr. Sanders--and Mr. McNally--but it seems wrong to keep the series going just so the book company can make money off the name. I will just have to keep rereading all of the originals.
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Leslie from Connecticut When I saw a new "McNally's" book at the store, I grabbed it and brought it home. That was when I discovered that it was written by Vincent Lardo with the permission of Mr. Sanders estate. They picked a winner as far as I am concerned. Had I not read the name of the author prior to reading the book, I would not have thought anyone other than Lawrence Sanders had written it. His passing saddens me, however, I am thrilled to see Archie McNally and his crew live on.
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Linda When I picked up my copy of McNally's Dilemma and saw another author's name besides the beloved Lawrence Sanders I was skeptical, but optimistic. I am only halfway through this book, but oh my goodness! Do I ever miss Mr. Sanders! I'm sure Mr. Lardo is an excellent author, buy Archy and his parents are such elegant characters, and under the current treatment, Mrs. M has become instead of just the very-well functioning but admittedly lovable ditz almost incoherent. And Prescott McNally has been turned almost into something almost ugly. Connie, Binky, Uri, Jamie, and even Hobo....where did you go? There are imposters in your place.
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