
Nero Wolfe
Series byDive 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