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Might as Well be Dead (Nero Wolfe, Bk 27)
Might as Well be Dead - Nero Wolfe, Bk 27 Author:Rex Stout Eleven years ago, wealthy Nebraska businessman James Herald gave his only son, Paul, a very raw deal. Now he wants Nero Wolfe to track Paul down so that he can make amends. — But what if the young man doesnt want to be found . . . and what if hes the same P.H. whos currently on trial for cold-blooded murder? Its a case that will draw the great de... more »tective and his dedicated sidekick, Archie Goodwin, into a sticky web of deceit one that will tax their resources to the utmost, and even cost them one of their own.« less
A seemingly innocent investigation of a missing person turns much more serious when the person is found in the local jail waiting execution on a murder charge. Good tight plotting.
Rex Stout writes great characters. I read his novels over and over again just to "hear" Archie Goodwin's voice. He's like a wise-cracking old friend. Even incidental characters are written with warmth, understanding and depth.
This book centers around a question- is a man currently on trial for murder a client's long-lost son, or isn't he? And if he is- what then? A great story, very credible and very well told.