About “Three Doors to Death”

"Three Doors to Death" is a collection of three Nero Wolfe mystery novellas by Rex Stout, published by Viking Press in 1950. The stories originally appeared in The American Magazine: "Man Alive" (December 1947), "Omit Flowers" (November 1948), and "Door to Death" (June 1949). The book was later included in the omnibus volume "Five of a Kind" in 1961. Each story features Nero Wolfe investigating a different murder case, with complex motives and deceptive situations. The collection showcases the detective's skill in uncovering the truth behind seemingly impossible crimes.

Praise for “Three Doors to Death”

“It is always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore.”

— The New York Times Book Review

Book details

First published
1947
Latest edition
2010 · ISBN 9780307756237
Pages
240
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Three Doors to Death19959780553251272Buy on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions

How many pages is Three Doors to Death?

Three Doors to Death by Rex Stout has 240 pages.

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