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Three Men Out. Nero Wolfe Mysteries. Illustrated
Three Men Out is a captivating collection of three Nero Wolfe novellas by Rex Stout, featuring the iconic detective and his wisecracking assistant, Archie Goodwin, as they solve complex mysteries filled with clever twists and high-stakes intrigue. The stories — Invitation to Murder, The Zero Clue, and This Won’t Kill You — each showcase Wolfe’s deductive brilliance and Archie’s resourceful charm.
In Invitation to Murder, Wolfe faces a family entangled in greed and deception when he’s hired to investigate a suspicious death, leading to surprising revelations about inheritance and motives. The Zero Clue delves into the world of mathematics and probability when Wolfe investigates the death of a man obsessed with numbers, unraveling a mystery of cryptic clues and calculated risks. This Won’t Kill You takes a different turn, as Wolfe reluctantly attends a baseball game only to find himself investigating a murder within the sports world, uncovering betrayal and fierce competition.
Stout’s masterful storytelling, engaging dialogue, and intricate plots make Three Men Out an exciting addition to the Nero Wolfe series. This collection is perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, providing three distinct mysteries that highlight Wolfe’s intellect and Archie’s quick wit, along with Stout’s knack for blending suspense, humor, and insightful social commentary.
In Invitation to Murder, Wolfe faces a family entangled in greed and deception when he’s hired to investigate a suspicious death, leading to surprising revelations about inheritance and motives. The Zero Clue delves into the world of mathematics and probability when Wolfe investigates the death of a man obsessed with numbers, unraveling a mystery of cryptic clues and calculated risks. This Won’t Kill You takes a different turn, as Wolfe reluctantly attends a baseball game only to find himself investigating a murder within the sports world, uncovering betrayal and fierce competition.
Stout’s masterful storytelling, engaging dialogue, and intricate plots make Three Men Out an exciting addition to the Nero Wolfe series. This collection is perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, providing three distinct mysteries that highlight Wolfe’s intellect and Archie’s quick wit, along with Stout’s knack for blending suspense, humor, and insightful social commentary.
189 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2024
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Rex Stout
835 books1,033 followersRex 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.
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.
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