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Book one in the bestselling mystery series that brought to life an iconic literary antihero of subversion and schemes Fletch, investigative reporter extraordinaire, can’t be bothered with deadlines or expense-account budgets when it comes to getting his story. Working undercover at the beach to dig up a drug-trafficking scheme for his next blockbuster piece, Fletch is invited into a much deeper narrative. Alan Stanwyk, CEO of Collins Aviation and all-around family man, mistakes the reporter for a strung-out vagabond and asks him for a favor: kill him and escape to Brazil with $50,000. Intrigued, Fletch can’t help but dig into this suspicious deal he’s being offered. Dodging the shady beach police as his case begins to break open, and with his temperamental editor Clara pushing for his article, he soon discovers that Stanwyk has a lot to hide and this plan is anything but what it seems.
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Summary
Summary
Winner of the Edgar Award for Best First Novel
A Booklist Pick of Upcoming Titles on Audio
Book one in the bestselling mystery series that brought to life an iconic literary antihero of subversion and schemes
Fletch, investigative reporter extraordinaire, can’t be bothered with deadlines or expense-account budgets when it comes to getting his story.
Working undercover at the beach to dig up a drug-trafficking scheme for his next blockbuster piece, Fletch is invited into a much deeper narrative. Alan Stanwyk, CEO of Collins Aviation and all-around family man, mistakes the reporter for a strung-out vagabond and asks him for a favor: kill him and escape to Brazil with $50,000. Intrigued, Fletch can’t help but dig into this suspicious deal he’s being offered.
Dodging the shady beach police as his case begins to break open, and with his temperamental editor Clara pushing for his article, he soon discovers that Stanwyk has a lot to hide and this plan is anything but what it seems.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Reviews
Reviews
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Fletch Is A Blast
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I vaguely remember watching this movie maybe 10 years ago - so I really went into it with only the assumption that Fletch was Chevy Chase in my head. I couldn't really remember the plot line and I knew that there were a few movies made. I did not know that this was written originally in 1974 and also didn't know that it also started a long series of books starring the same sleuth.
Most mystery books that I read revolve around someone who has already been murdered - but Fletch was totally different. Fletch was hired to kill a man he hardly knew. So he decides to do some digging to find out just who this man really was. What happens after is a scene of events that will show us just who the real Alan Stanwyk (spelled the wrong way :) ) is and what lengths Fletch will go to, to get a story.
I also like that he wasn't your typical murder mystery kind of guy. Not only is he completely crazy, utilizing things you wouldn't think would work to get information out of people. But he's also not a detective. He's an investigative journalist that always seems to be about 10 minutes from getting fired.
As I said, I didn't really remember the movie - but after reading this I definitely want to go back and check it out. I thought that McDonald's writing style was perfect and he was able to write a funny but still serious book. I enjoyed every second of it and I'm really glad I picked this one up. I requested a free copy of this book - it has not affected my review in any way.
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Fletch
- Good book, just one point, in 1980's they issued the Fletch books in audio read by Grover Gardner.
Author
Author Bio: Gregory Mcdonald
Gregory Mcdonald (1937–2008) insisted that he was educated while earning his way through Harvard by creating and running an international yacht troubleshooting business. A former Boston Globe reporter, he won two Edgar Allan Poe Awards for his writing as well as numerous awards for humanitarian work.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download, CD, MP3 CD, Large Print Hardcover, Paperback |
| Category: | Fiction/Mystery & Detective |
| Runtime: | 5.96 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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