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Prisoner's Base (Nero Wolfe Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Rex Stout (Author)

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Prisoner's Base finds Nero Wolfe's legman Archie guilt-ridden and seeking the detective's help. Three women have been murdered, one a towel company heiress. Is her fortune-hunting husband involved, or were greedy business associates behind her death? As usual Wolfe's sleuthing talents puzzle out the truth. Michael Pritchard's clear, strong, and pleasant reading supports the tale and helps keep the atmosphere charged. Entertaining and suspenseful; recommended. Denise A. Garofalo, Mid-Hudson Lib. Syst., Poughkeepsie, NY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Hours after Priscilla Eads pleads with him to take her case, Nero Wolfe is shocked to find out that she was murdered, and soon he is investigating her fortune-hunting husband and greedy business associates. Reissue.

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Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Crimeline (October 1, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0553242695
ISBN-13: 978-0553242690
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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The Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery by Bruce F. Murphy on page 469, and page 533
Not Quite Dead Enough (The Rex Stout Library: a Nero Wolfe Mystery) by Rex Stout in Front Matter
Some Buried Caesar (Nero Wolfe Mysteries) by Rex Stout in Front Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars Prisoner's Base, December 22, 2001

By	Ricky C. Nelson (Commerce, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was glad that Bantam re-released this book after many years of my not being able to obtain it. Priscilla Eads, the heiress to millions of dollars, asks Nero Wolfe if she can stay in his house for a week. Shortly after Wolfe turns her down, Priscilla and her maid are found strangled to death. Archie asks Wolfe to investigate the murders. The plot is strong, although dark, and the characters are strong and believable, but the main enjoyment I get out of reading any of Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe novels is another trip into the old brownstone house in New York on West Thirty-fifth Street with Archie Goodwin, Nero Wolfe, Fritz, fine dining, and orchids. It's always a pleasure to read a Nero Wolfe mystery.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent novel, it does not disappoint, July 5, 2004

By	G. Mccaskey - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great Nero Wolfe story. It opens with Archie and Wolfe in a heated row. The two detectives have been known to push each others buttons but when Archie tears up his paycheck the resulting friction can be felt for the rest of the novel. Archie at one points runs out of the office and brownstone yelling that he doesn't care if he gets fired and goes to search for a killer himself. Along the way, Archie runs into a variety of strange characters including Sarah Jaffee, a young widow who still has a place set at the table for her dead husband. But the best part of all is this: as the pressure heats up to a boiling point, Wolfe finds himself with an unexpected client, Archie Goodwin.

William DeAndrea's terse introduction to the novel covers a lot in a few words. As he makes clear, this is an excellent novel for the new reader of the Nero Wolfe series. As a part of "The Rex Stout Library," a reprint of rare or "never before seen" memorabilia from Stout's archives is included at the back of the volume. I was disappointed with the item for this volume, the first typewritten page of Stout's manuscript. It does not exactly make a big splash, especially when the only difference between manuscript and final book form was the title. But that is my only criticism.

I recommend this book to all, avid mystery reader or not. I say not to fear for those fans of the television series that may be wary to tackle the volumes since Tim Hutton followed each novel very closely. The television show was excellent but there is even more detail in the book. For example, you get to learn exactly why Mrs. Jaffee should be able to recognize Eric Hagh along with how far an old man went when planning to strangle a young girl.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great visit with Nero Wolfe, August 22, 2007

By	L. Toll "www.iblist.com" (Ottawa, ON) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Nero Wolfe fans will not be disappointed in this book. Archie Goodwin delivers his usual smart-alecky narration, Wolfe himself is as gruff and brilliant as usual, and the rest of the cast of favorites make their appearances as well (Fritz is particularly amusing this time around).

Wolfe is approached by a young woman who wishes to simply live in his house for a week. While she is out of sight in an upstairs bedroom, a man, also offering to pay Wolfe for his services, comes to the door looking for her. The girl refuses Wolfe's terms, leaves, and winds up dead before morning.

After a few more corpses turn up, Archie begins to feel responsible, and takes off on his own to assist the police investigation. In a surprise twist, Wolfe agrees to represent a new client's interests in the matter, and the plot thickens.

If you're looking for a highbrow mystery, don't stop here, but if you're looking for a quick whodunit, you'll enjoy this book. At 150 or so pages, it's a nice afternoon's distraction that will keep you entertained, but don't expect Rendell or James here. Stout wrote them fast and furious, and they need to be read the same way. All in all, a very enjoyable episode in the Nero Wolfe collection.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Client
Nero Wolfe has a new client, Archie Goodwin who knows his every whim. Priscilla Eads asks for sanctuary in Wolfe's home, but when she will not provide her identity Wolfe sends her... Read more

Published 3 months ago by Nash Black

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Mysteries
Classic American with the two awesome characters of Nero and Archie. Sure to sparkle a drab day.

Published 22 months ago by Older than Dirt

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, but not spectacular Nero Wolfe novel
Prisoner's Base begins with a woman coming to Nero Wolfe and asking to remain in his home for one week. She wants complete secrecy and seclusion but won't say why. Read more

Published on June 24, 2007 by Joseph Boone

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Wolfe
PRISONER'S BASE is classic Wolfe. Archie takes on a different role in this one; a man possessed by anger and self-doubt. Read more

Published on February 28, 2007 by J. Carroll

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Biased - This Was One Of His Best
For some reason, Prisoner's Base hit me as one of Stout's best efforts. I know not many people agree. Read more

Published on October 7, 2004 by John P Bernat

3.0 out of 5 stars Not stout's best
See my review of the large print edition -- basically the solution doesn't make good sense. Still goood for fans of Wolfe and Archie, though.

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Published on September 16, 2002 by David E. Siegel

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Stout's Best
her opening is good, but the solution is not.Havinggiven clear reasons why one person can not be the criminal (motive not yet ripe) that person winds up being guilty, with the... Read more

Published on September 16, 2002 by David E. Siegel

4.0 out of 5 stars Multiple murders, but not a single client ?
Note: The A&E adaptation with Maury Chaykin as Wolfe is remarkably faithful to the story. If you're interested in an audio edition, Michael Pritchard's unabridged narration is... Read more

Published on February 10, 2002 by Michele L. Worley

5.0 out of 5 stars Easily Beats the TV Show
I pulled out this old Rex Stout mystery after viewing the episodes adapted from this book on the recent A&E series. Read more

Published on October 21, 2001 by Dame Aggie

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
A bit grim, as if any murder mystery isn't, but this is darker than most of Stout. It is well done with nice characterizations of the companion folks, though, and well worth a... Read more

Published on September 18, 1999

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