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Five of a Kind

Five of a Kind

The Third Nero Wolfe Omnibus (Short Story Index Reprint Series)
Several booksCrimeMystery
Pages
441
Published
1961
Language
English

Synopsis

Dive into the world of the iconic detective Nero Wolfe with this collection, featuring three classic tales. Join Wolfe and his assistant Archie Goodwin as they unravel intricate puzzles and confront cunning criminals in the heart of New York City. This volume brings together 'The Rubber Band,' 'In The Best Families,' and a trio of short stories from 'Three Doors to Death,' offering a perfect introduction or return to a master of the genre.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

IntellectualTense
Locked RoomMentor FigureMystery Box

Genres

Crime Mystery

About the author

R
Rex Stout

Rex Todhunter Stout (December 1, 1886 – October 27, 1975) was an American writer noted for his detective fiction. His best-known characters are the detective Nero Wolfe and his assistant Archie Goodwin, who were featured in 33 novels and 39 novellas or short stories between 1934 and 1975.

Characters

Nero WolfeProtagonist
All characters in Five of a Kind