The Black Mountain

About “The Black Mountain”

Nero Wolfe's oldest friend, Marko Vukcic, has been murdered. In his search for the killer, Wolfe and his assistant, Archie, travel to Montenegro, his homeland. There, they face threats from Yugoslav and Russian communists, who are all potential enemies. The investigation is complicated by Wolfe's physical challenge—his large size makes climbing a mountain difficult. The story combines mystery with the challenges of returning to a familiar yet dangerous place.