Nero Wolfe

Nero Wolfe

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Dive into the world of classic mystery with the Nero Wolfe series, where the brilliant yet reclusive detective, guided by his witty assistant Archie Goodwin, masterfully unravels intricate crimes from his lavish New York City home, combining cerebral intrigue with rich characterization for true connoisseurs of detective fiction.

Step into the intoxicating world of New York City in the mid-20th century, where murder mysteries twist through the streets like smoke from a cuban cigar. At the heart of this atmospheric series is the enigmatic Nero Wolfe, a rotund, brilliant detective who eschews the clamor of the outside world in favor of his lavish brownstone and a carefully cultivated garden. With the sharp and resourceful Archie Goodwin at his side, his loyal legman and narrator, together they navigate a labyrinth of intrigue, dark secrets, and the underbelly of society, as they face perplexing cases that challenge the limits of justice and morality. Each installment unveils a new conundrum, whether it’s unearthing a twisted crime within New York's elite or piecing together the puzzle behind a fatal poisoning. With Wolfe's refusal to leave his home and Archie's relentless pursuit of the truth, their partnership becomes a thrilling dance of intellect and charisma, highlighting themes of loyalty, eccentricity, and the fine line between savagery and civilization. From the clever wordplay to the intricately plotted mysteries, every page entices, leaving readers hungry for answers and the next case. As tensions rise and the stakes soar, will Wolfe's unbending principles and Archie's street-smart instincts be enough to untangle the web of deception that surrounds them? Immerse yourself in the captivating charm of the *Nero Wolfe* series, where every clue leads you deeper into the mind of a master sleuth, and every revelation demands your undivided attention.

Books in this Series

Nero Wolfe by Rex Stout

Fer-de-Lance / Meet Nero Wolfe

Published in 1934

The League of Frightened Men

Published in 1935

The Rubber Band / To Kill Again

Published in 1936

The Red Box / Case of the Red Box

Published in 1937

Too Many Cooks

Published in 1938

Some Buried Caesar / The Red Bull

Published in 1939

Over My Dead Body

Published in 1940

Where There's a Will

Published in 1940

Black Orchids

Published in 1942

Not Quite Dead Enough

Published in 1944

The Silent Speaker

Published in 1946

Too Many Women

Published in 1947

And Be a Villain / More Deaths Than One

Published in 1948

Trouble in Triplicate

Published in 1949

The Second Confession

Published in 1949

Even in the Best Families / In the Best Families

Published in 1950

Three Doors to Death / Door to Death

Published in 1950

Curtains for Three

Published in 1951

Murder by the Book

Published in 1951

Prisoner's Base / Out She Goes

Published in 1952

Triple Jeopardy

Published in 1952

The Golden Spiders

Published in 1953

The Black Mountain

Published in 1954

Three Men Out

Published in 1954

Before Midnight

Published in 1955

Might as Well Be Dead

Published in 1956

Three Witnesses

Published in 1956

If Death Ever Slept

Published in 1957

Three for the Chair

Published in 1957

And Four to Go / Crime and Again

Published in 1958

Champagne for One

Published in 1958

Plot it Yourself / Murder in Style

Published in 1959

Three at Wolfe's Door

Published in 1960

Too Many Clients

Published in 1960

The Final Deduction

Published in 1961

Homicide Trinity

Published in 1962

Gambit

Published in 1962

The Mother Hunt

Published in 1963

Trio for Blunt Instruments

Published in 1964

A Right to Die

Published in 1964

The Doorbell Rang

Published in 1965

Death of a Doxy

Published in 1966

The Father Hunt

Published in 1968

Death of a Dude

Published in 1969

Please Pass The Guilt

Published in 1973

A Family Affair

Published in 1975

Death Times Three

Published in 1985

Nero Wolfe Short Stories/ Novellas

Disguise for Murder / The Twisted Scarf

Published in 1950

Bitter End

Published in 1997

Booby Trap

Published in 2013

Cordially Invited to Meet Death

Published in 2014

The Last Drive: And Other Stories

Published in 2015

Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo, and FLO! / Eeny Meeny Murder Mo

Published in 2015

Nero Wolfe Mysteries by Robert Goldsborough

Murder in E Minor

Published in 1986

Death on Deadline

Published in 1987

The Bloodied Ivy

Published in 1988

The Last Coincidence

Published in 1989

Fade to Black

Published in 1990

Silver Spire

Published in 1992

The Missing Chapter

Published in 1993

Archie Meets Nero Wolfe

Published in 2012

Murder in the Ball Park

Published in 2014

Archie in the Crosshairs

Published in 2015

Stop the Presses!

Published in 2016

Murder, Stage Left

Published in 2017

The Battered Badge

Published in 2018

Death of an Art Collector

Published in 2019

Archie Goes Home

Published in 2020

Trouble at the Brownstone

Published in 2021

The Missing Heiress

Published in 2023

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