About “Kill Now—Pay Later”
"Kill Now—Pay Later" is a mystery novella by Rex Stout featuring the detective Nero Wolfe. It was first published in three parts in The Saturday Evening Post and later included in the 1964 collection Trio for Blunt Instruments, released by Viking Press. The story is part of the larger Nero Wolfe series, known for its intricate plots and the dynamic relationship between Wolfe and his assistant, Archie Goodwin. The novella follows the typical structure of Stout's work, focusing on a complex mystery that Wolfe solves through his sharp intellect and investigative methods. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1961