The army wants Nero Wolfe urgently, but he refuses their clarion call to duty. It takes Archie Goodwin to titillate Wolfe’s taste for crime with two malevolent morsels: a corpse that refuses to rest in peace and a sinister “accident” involving national security. It’s up to the Grandiose Master himself, Nero Wolfe, to set the traps to catch a pair of wily killers—as Archie lays the bait on the … wrong side of the law.
Introduction by John Lutz
“It is always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore.”—The New York Times Book Review
A grand master of the form, Rex Stout is one of America’s greatest mystery writers, and his literary creation Nero Wolfe is one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time. Together, Stout and Wolfe have entertained—and puzzled—millions of mystery fans around the world. Now, with his perambulatory man-about-town, Archie Goodwin, the arrogant, gourmandizing, sedentary sleuth is back in the original seventy-three cases of crime and detection written by the inimitable master himself, Rex Stout.
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Rex Stout never fails to capture your attention, and keep it from page one to the very last sentence in the book. Nero Wolfe, Archie and Fritz become almost like family. The secondary characters are good additions to the action. Mr. Stout is one of my favorite authors
Rex Stout mysteries are always fun.
A well written mystery that will keep your attention to the end.
How great a author and story teller
Rex Stout is always fun to read.
Although this was not my favorite Nero Wolfe novel, I love them all!
Nero Wolfe books are always entertaining and challenging
these books were written at at time when political correctness did not exist. However the Rex Stout books are a great read
Another greatr Nero Wolfe novel.
Can’t say anything bad about Rex Stout Books. Yeah, some aren’t very realistic, but I found this one (and every one I’ve read) to be good reads.
Enjoy them.
All Nero Wolfe books are very good.
Rex Stout is one of my all-time favorite mystery writers. Few if any writers can top him.
Rex Stout and his characters Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin are classics of American detective stories. This contribution is a consistent addition to these entertaining books.
Reminded me of why i’m a fan of Nero Wolf and Archie. Mr. Stout crafts an exceptional mystery and keeps you guessing right up to the end.
Rex Stout does his magic, getting Nero Wolfe and his wise cracking assistant Archie involved in the Warm effort.
Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin at their best. Doesn’t get better.
All Nero Wolfe is classic!
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Classic mysteries by Rex Stout never age. Even Archie Goodwin with the patois of early 1950’s New York doesn’t really seem dated. Add these to your Poirots and your Campions for a great set of reliable mysteries.
I have been reading Rex Stout since I was in high school – over 50 years ago. He’s just as enjoyable to read now as he was then. If I ever needed a detective, Nero Wolf would be the man. And what can you say about Archie? The perfect sidekick, smart, appealing, honorable, and the ideal counterpart for his boss. I know Archie’s attitude …