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Written by Vincent Lardo as Lawrence Sanders - authorized by the Lawrence Sanders Estate - audio book performed by Boyd Gaines - Abridged Fiction - 3 COMPACT DISCS - 3 hours

Publisher, Simon & Schuster Audioworks (May 2003)

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"The seamless transition from Sanders to Lardo is further enhanced by Gaines... The veteran audio performer has the right wry tone for these light-hearted tales." –Times Union (Albany) for McNally's Dare

Secrets, surprises, and at least one dead body come out of the closet in the Palm Beach P.I.'s most twisted case yet.

When self-styled impresario and former human cannonball Matthew Hayes rents a luxury villa on Palm Beach's famed South Ocean Boulevard, the locals roll their eyes. But when he scuttles the traditional backyard accoutrements of swimming pool and tennis court in favor of a grand garden hedge maze modeled after the one at Hampton Court, the South Florida smart set can't wait for their invitations -- to the gala opening of the Amazin' Maze of Matthew Hayes.

The big night arrives and gasps of wonder and delight are replaced by those of horror, as Hayes's ladylove is discovered at the center of the maze, very dead indeed. The authorities are stumped, as Hayes's carnival background gives rise to a number of possible suspects. Or are there other forces -- and more devious minds -- at work? Hayes's flair for the dramatic only complicates a mystery that has more false leads than his Amazin' Maze. It's up to Archy McNally to see through the scam and catch a killer.

About the Authors: Lawrence Sanders, one of America's most popular novelists, was the author of more than thirty-five bestsellers, including the original McNally novels. Vincent Lardo is the author of The Hampton Affair and The Hampton Connection, as well as five McNally novels. He lives on the East End of Long Island. G.P Putnam's Sons and the estate of Lawrence Sanders have chosen Vincent Lardo to create this novel based on Lawrence Sanders' beloved character, Archy McNally, and his fictional world.

About the Performer: Boyd Gaines starred on Broadway in Contact (Tony Award), She Loves Me (Tony, Outer Critics Circle & Drama Desk Awards), The Heidi Chronicles (Tony Award), and the revivals of Company and Cabaret.Mr. Gaines' film credits include I'm Not Rappaport, The Grass Harp, Fame, and The Sure Thing. Television appearances include a leading role on One Day at a Time. He has read extensively for Simon & Schuster Audioworks.