Archie Meets Nero Wolfe, Robert Goldsborough
Archie Meets Nero Wolfe, Robert Goldsborough
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Archie Meets Nero Wolfe

Author: Robert Goldsborough

Narrator: L. J. Ganser

Unabridged: 7 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/23/2021

Synopsis

In 1930, young Archie Goodwin comes to New York City hoping for a bit of excitement. In his third week working as a night watchman, he stops two burglars in their tracks—with a pair of hot lead slugs.Dismissed from his job for being “trigger-happy,” he parlays his newfound notoriety into a job as a detective’s assistant, helping honest sleuth Del Bascom solve cases like the Morningside Piano Heist, the Rive Gauche Art Gallery Swindle, and the Sumner-Hayes Burglary. But it’s the kidnapping of Tommie Williamson, the son of a New York hotel magnate, that introduces Goodwin to the man who will change his life.Goodwin knows there’s only one detective who can help find Tommie: Nero Wolfe, the stout genius of West Thirty-Fifth Street. Together, they’ll form one of the most unlikely crime fighting duos in history—but first Goodwin must locate Tommie and prove that he deserves a place by Wolfe’s side.In this witty story about the origin of a legendary partnership, Robert Goldsborough gloriously evokes the spirit of Nero Wolfe’s creator, bestselling author Rex Stout, and breathes new life into his beloved characters.

About Robert Goldsborough

Robert Goldsborough is an American author best known for continuing Rex Stout’s famous Nero Wolfe series. Born in Chicago, he attended Northwestern University and upon graduation went to work for the Associated Press, beginning a career in journalism that would include long periods at the Chicago Tribune and Advertising Age. While at the Tribune, he began writing mysteries in the voice of Rex Stout, the creator of iconic sleuths Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. His first novel starring Wolfe, Murder in E Minor, won a Nero Award from the Wolfe Pack.

About L. J. Ganser

L. J. Ganser is a triple Audie Award-winning narrator with over 600 titles recorded to date. Prized for versatility, his work ranges from hard science to magical fantasy, from stinging ants to the Civil War, from Roger Rabbit to infinity-and yes, even beyond. Some of his favorite titles include: Jurassic Park, Capital in the 21st Century, The Guns at Last Light, and The Game of Stars and Comets. He lives in New York City with his family and dog, Mars.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Charles

Of course Robert Godsborough isn't Rex Stout By Charles van Buren Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase I had previously read Mr. Goldsborough's Murder in E Minor which I enjoyed. I then read Stop the Presses which was not very good. I therefore paid particular attention to the negative reviews bef......more

Goodreads review by Barbara

3.5 stars This 8th book in the 'Nero Wolfe Mysteries' is a prequel. ***** Rex Stout's "Nero Wolfe" books - set in the middle years of the 20th century - are among my favorite light mysteries. Wolfe is an eccentric, obese private detective who lives in a brownstone in New York City; almost never leaves h......more

Goodreads review by Karen

Most mystery aficionados know Rex Stout and his marvelous Nero Wolfe novels. They are intelligent, witty and well-written whodunits with one of the most lasting heroes of the genre: the eccentric gourmet, orchid-growing private detective and his tough sidekick, Archie Goodwin. Apparently, since the......more

Goodreads review by Otto

All mystery aficionados know Rex Stout and his marvelous Nero Wolfe novels. They are intelligent, witty and well-written whodunits with one of the most lasting heroes of the genre: the eccentric gourmet, orchid-growing private detective and his tough sidekick, Archie Goodwin. Since the 1980s, beginn......more

Goodreads review by Glen

The origin tale of the Archie Goodwin/Nero Wolfe pairing. Archie's a young man trying to become a private eye in the depths of the depression, While Nero Wolfe is already established in the brownstone. Archie is a detective's assistant, who just happens to be one of those Wolfe calls when needed, alo......more

Quotes

“Mr. Goldsborough has all of the late writer’s stylistic mannerisms down pat.” New York Times

“Devotees of the late Rex Stout’s bestsellers will be pleasantly surprised.” Publishers Weekly

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