Series by Rex Stout
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Buy on Amazon1934 · Rex Stout
The first Nero Wolfe novel by Rex Stout, published in 1934, introduces the detective and his assistant, Archie Goodwin. A fer-de-lance, a dangerous…
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Buy on Amazon1935 · Rex Stout
This is the second Nero Wolfe book, published in 1935, written by Rex Stout. The story begins when two men die under mysterious circumstances and a…
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Buy on Amazon1936 · Rex Stout
In all his years of detecting, Nero Wolfe faces his most complicated case yet. What starts as a simple larceny investigation turns into a tangled web…
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Buy on Amazon1937 · Rex Stout
Nero Wolfe and his assistant Archie investigate the death of a model who ate poisoned candy. A suspect asks Wolfe to manage his estate, particularly…
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Buy on Amazon1938 · Rex Stout
Nero Wolfe travels from his Manhattan brownstone to the Kanawha Spa to give a speech to a group of famous chefs and sample their culinary skills…
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Buy on Amazon1939 · Rex Stout
Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin investigate a series of murders linked to a prize bull and a publicity stunt in "Some buried Caesar." The case involves…
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Buy on Amazon1940 · Rex Stout
"Bitter End" is the first Nero Wolfe mystery novella by Rex Stout, published in the November 1940 issue of The American Magazine. The story is a…
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Buy on Amazon1940 · Rex Stout
Over My Dead Body is the seventh Nero Wolfe detective novel by Rex Stout. The story first appeared in abridged form in The American Magazine, and the…
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Buy on Amazon1940 · Rex Stout
Where There's a Will is the eighth Nero Wolfe detective novel by Rex Stout, published in 1940 by Farrar & Rinehart, Inc. Before its full release, the…
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Buy on Amazon1941 · Rex Stout
Nero Wolfe, a private detective, and his assistant, Archie Goodwin, investigate a murder that occurs at a flower show. Alongside the killing, they…
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Buy on Amazon1940 · Rex Stout
Bad for Business is a mystery novel written by American author Rex Stout, first published in 1940. The story centers on Tecumseh Fox, a private…
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Buy on Amazon1941 · Rex Stout
The Broken Vase is a mystery novel by American writer Rex Stout, first published by Farrar & Rinehart in 1941 and later in paperback by Dell as…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Rex Stout written?
We list 90 books by Rex Stout across 2 series, published between 1934–2016 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Rex Stout's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Nero Wolfe:Fer De Lance.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Rex Stout's books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.