Fer-de-Lance/The League of Frightened Men
Author: Rex Stout
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 fiction’s greatest detectives. Here, in Stout’s first two complete Wolfe mysteries, the arrogant, gourmandizing, sedentary sleuth and his trusty man-about-town Archie Goodwin solve their most baffling cases.,,Fer-de-lance,The fer-de-lance is among….Read More
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Fer-de-Lance
As any herpetologist will tell you, the fer-de-lance is among the most dreaded snakes known to man. When someone makes a present of one to Nero Wolfe, Archie Goodwin knows… Continue Reading Posted in: American, Detective And Mystery Stories, Fiction In English American Writers 1900 1945 Texts, Private Investigator Mysteries, Traditional Detective Mysteries
Some Buried Caesar
An automobile breakdown strands Nero Wolfe and Archie in the middle of a private pasture--and a family feud over a prize bull. A restauranteur's plan to buy the stud and… Continue Reading Posted in: Fiction In English American Writers 1900 1945 Texts, New York (State) New York, Private Investigator Mysteries, Traditional Detective Mysteries
The League of Frightened Men
A summary from the back cover:,,Paul Chapin's college cronies never forgave themselves for the prank that crippled their friend. Yet with Harvard days long behind them, they thought they were… Continue Reading Posted in: Fiction, Mystery
Curtains for Three
Three clever murderers challenge Nero Wolfe in cases involving lovers who want to make sure neither is a killer, a stable full of suspects in the search for a killer… Continue Reading Posted in: Fiction, Mystery
The Final Deduction
When the seemingly safe return of an abducted millionaire ends in his murder in his own home, Nero Wolfe sends Archie Goodwin to do his usual legwork, while Wolfe uncovers… Continue Reading Posted in: Fiction, Mystery
In the Best Families
Aging millionairess Mrs. Rackham asks Nero Wolfe to find out where her penniless husband has suddenly been obtaining mysteriously large sums of money, a request that leads to murder and… Continue Reading Posted in: English Fiction, New York (State) New York, Private Investigator Mysteries, Traditional Detective Mysteries, United States
Too Many Cooks
The guest at a gathering of the greatest chefs in the world, Nero Wolfe must practice his own trade--sleuthing--when he discovers that a murderer is in their midst. Continue Reading Posted in: American Writers, Cozy Culinary Mysteries, Fiction In English, Mystery, Nero (Fictitious Character), Thriller & Suspense Literary Fiction, Wolfe
Where There’s a Will
Acclaimed for a mischievous wit and his intriguing mixture of forensic anthropology and real skull-duggery, Aaron Elkins is one of the best in the business and getting better all the… Continue Reading Posted in: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
And Be a Villain
Radio talk show host Madeline Fraser's worst nightmare comes true when one of her on-air guests collapses at the mike after drinking a glass of the sponsor's beverage. Continue Reading Posted in: Contemporary Literature & Fiction, Detective And Mystery Stories, Private Investigator Mysteries, Private Investigators
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