Description
Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin have a lot of boldfaced names on their suspect list when New York's most hated gossip columnist is murdered.
There are few people Nero Wolfe respects, and Lon Cohen of the New York Gazette is one of them. So when Cohen asks for a favor, the famously brilliant--and notoriously lazy--detective is inclined to listen. According to Cohen, someone wants to kill the Gazette's gossip columnist, Cameron Clay. Death threats are a regular hazard for Clay, who's hurled insults and accusations at every bold-faced name in the five boroughs. But the latest threats have carried a more sinister tone.
The columnist has narrowed his potential killers down to five people: an egomaniacal developer, a disgraced cop, a corrupt councilman, a sleazy lawyer, and his own ex-wife. But when Clay turns up dead, the cops deem it a suicide. The bigwigs at the Gazette don't agree, so they retain Wolfe and his indefatigable assistant, Archie Goodwin, to figure out which of the suspects had the mettle to pull the trigger.
In this "outstanding" mystery, Robert Goldsborough, author of Murder in E Minor, "once again demonstrates an impressive ability to emulate Rex Stout's narrative voice" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
About the Author
Robert Goldsborough (b. 1937) is an American author best known for continuing Rex Stout's famous Nero Wolfe series. Born in Chicago, he attended Northwestern University, and upon graduation went to work for the Associated Press, beginning a lifelong career in journalism that would include long periods at the Chicago Tribune and Advertising Age.
While at the Tribune, Goldsborough began writing mysteries in the voice of Rex Stout, the creator of iconic sleuths Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. Goldsborough's first novel starring Wolfe, Murder in E Minor (1986), was met with acclaim from both critics and devoted fans, winning a Nero Award from the Wolfe Pack. Six more novels followed, including Death on Deadline (1987) and Fade to Black (1990). In 2005, Goldsborough published Three Strikes You're Dead, the first in an original series starring Chicago Tribune reporter Snap Malek. His most recent novel is Stop the Presses! (2016).
Reviews
"A virtually perfect homage to the Rex Stout originals, from the orchids to the beer to the gourmet food and, best of all, to Archie's bemused, self-deprecating narration. Comfort food for fans of classic mysteries." - Booklist
"Outstanding. . . . Goldsborough again demonstrates an impressive ability to emulate Rex Stout's narrative voice." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Devotees of the late Rex Stout's bestsellers will be pleasantly surprised." - Publishers Weekly
"Robert Goldsborough brings Nero Wolfe, late of Rex Stout, gloriously back to life." - Chicago
"Mr. Goldsborough has all of the late writer's stylistic mannerisms down pat." - The New York Times
"Goldsborough does a masterly job with the Wolfe legacy." - Booklist
Book Information
ISBN 9781504023573
Author Robert Goldsborough
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
Publisher Open Road Media
Weight(grams) 227g
There are few people Nero Wolfe respects, and Lon Cohen of the New York Gazette is one of them. So when Cohen asks for a favor, the famously brilliant--and notoriously lazy--detective is inclined to listen. According to Cohen, someone wants to kill the Gazette's gossip columnist, Cameron Clay. Death threats are a regular hazard for Clay, who's hurled insults and accusations at every bold-faced name in the five boroughs. But the latest threats have carried a more sinister tone.
The columnist has narrowed his potential killers down to five people: an egomaniacal developer, a disgraced cop, a corrupt councilman, a sleazy lawyer, and his own ex-wife. But when Clay turns up dead, the cops deem it a suicide. The bigwigs at the Gazette don't agree, so they retain Wolfe and his indefatigable assistant, Archie Goodwin, to figure out which of the suspects had the mettle to pull the trigger.
In this "outstanding" mystery, Robert Goldsborough, author of Murder in E Minor, "once again demonstrates an impressive ability to emulate Rex Stout's narrative voice" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
- EXTREMELY POPULAR HEROES: Nero Wolfe is one of the most popular fictional detectives ever created. Archie Goodwin is the new hotshot on the block.
- ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: Robert Goldsborough is the most critically and commercially successful author to continue the Wolfe series.
- PERFECT BALANCE OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY: This timeless detective novel is updated for current audiences. It's got a sharper edge, but will also appeal to readers looking for the nostalgia of a well-known sleuth.
About the Author
Robert Goldsborough (b. 1937) is an American author best known for continuing Rex Stout's famous Nero Wolfe series. Born in Chicago, he attended Northwestern University, and upon graduation went to work for the Associated Press, beginning a lifelong career in journalism that would include long periods at the Chicago Tribune and Advertising Age.
While at the Tribune, Goldsborough began writing mysteries in the voice of Rex Stout, the creator of iconic sleuths Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. Goldsborough's first novel starring Wolfe, Murder in E Minor (1986), was met with acclaim from both critics and devoted fans, winning a Nero Award from the Wolfe Pack. Six more novels followed, including Death on Deadline (1987) and Fade to Black (1990). In 2005, Goldsborough published Three Strikes You're Dead, the first in an original series starring Chicago Tribune reporter Snap Malek. His most recent novel is Stop the Presses! (2016).
Reviews
"A virtually perfect homage to the Rex Stout originals, from the orchids to the beer to the gourmet food and, best of all, to Archie's bemused, self-deprecating narration. Comfort food for fans of classic mysteries." - Booklist
"Outstanding. . . . Goldsborough again demonstrates an impressive ability to emulate Rex Stout's narrative voice." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Devotees of the late Rex Stout's bestsellers will be pleasantly surprised." - Publishers Weekly
"Robert Goldsborough brings Nero Wolfe, late of Rex Stout, gloriously back to life." - Chicago
"Mr. Goldsborough has all of the late writer's stylistic mannerisms down pat." - The New York Times
"Goldsborough does a masterly job with the Wolfe legacy." - Booklist
Book Information
ISBN 9781504023573
Author Robert Goldsborough
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
Publisher Open Road Media
Weight(grams) 227g
