All Aces: A Nero Wolfe Omnibus

by Rex Stout

Book in excellent condition; no dust cover

Genres: Mystery

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1958

About the author

Rex Todhunter Stout (1886–1975) was an American crime writer, best known as the creator of the larger-than-life fictional detective Nero Wolfe, described by reviewer Will Cuppy as "that Falstaff of detectives." Wolfe's assistant Archie Goodwin recorded the cases of the detective genius from 1934 (Fer-de-Lance) to 1975 (A Family Affair).

The Nero Wolfe corpus was nominated Best Mystery Series of the Century at Bouchercon 2000, the world's largest mystery convention, and Rex Stout was nominated Best Mystery Writer of the Century.

Reviews

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normally I really like the Nero Wolfe mysteries. Maybe it's because I read so many stories all at the same time- this omnibus had 2 novels and three shorter stories: Some Buried Caesar and Too Many Women were the two novels. Some Buried Caesar was interesting because this is the case where Archie meets Lily Rowan. But, the premise was interesting as well. Getting Nero Wolfe out into the country and dealing with bulls and their owners was just a fun idea and the story was good. But Too Many Women was awful especially in its depiction of women and the way the men thought about them and treated them. I couldn't pay attention to the mystery because the misogyny was so blatant! The three other stories were ok but it will be a while before I read another by Stout.

[Joshua Milligan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rex Stout continues to impress with captive storytelling, relatable characters, and surprising endings in this collection of his work.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Includes one of the best - Some Buried Caesar - plus Too Many Women and three shorts. Not a fan of Too Many Women but Cases is a hoot.

[Eric · Rating 1 out of 5]

So far the two longer works int his collection - Some Buried Cesar and Too Many Women bored me immediately, but the short stories are fun for people who enjoy mysteries. Definitely not transcendent, though.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Includes the novels "Some Buried Caesar," "Too Many Women," and "Trouble in Triplicate" (short story collection: "Before I Die," "Help Wanted, Male," and "Instead of Evidence").

I've already read Some Buried Caesar; borrowed this for the other two contents.