The Missing Chapter

A Nero Wolfe Mystery, Book 7

De: Robert Goldsborough

Narrado por: L. J. Ganser

When a loudmouthed, arrogant author is silenced, the reclusive master detective Nero Wolfe looks for the killer.

The gun was fired close to Charles Childress’ head, and his were the only fingerprints on it, forcing the police to conclude that the author committed suicide. But his friends know this is impossible, because Childress loved himself far too much. He had just begun attracting fame, writing new mysteries starring the iconic Sergeant Barnstable, and he had bright hopes for the future. His publisher hires corpulent genius Nero Wolfe to determine who cut Childress’ career short, and the detective finds no dearth of suspects.

Among the many who may have wanted the wordsmith whacked are his agent, his editor, a corrupt book reviewer, and an enraged legion of Barnstable devotees. With the help of his indefatigable assistant, Archie Goodwin, Wolfe takes a look at those closest to the arrogant, argumentative author, hoping to decide which of Childress’ associates merely hated him and which would have been willing to kill.

©1993 Robert Goldsborough (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing

love these

love the style makes me long for more old time stories of the nero wolf

What a treat!

Maybe my favorite Robert Goldsborough Nero Wolfe book! Always wonderful characters and extremely well read!!

Wonderful characters

Another amazing story with intricate, witty, funny and intelligent plot. Goldsborough is simply the best.

Best

I’ve read several of Goldsboro’s books, and this was the superior one in my opinion

Great entertainment

We’re fortunate Robert goldsborough took up the duty of bringing Archie and Nero to their addicted public. These are all good enough to fill the vacuum and better than any other continuation series I have found.

Worst of the Goldsborough series

I have read all of Goldsborough's books and am a big fan. Unfortunately, this book was a real letdown.
The characters are one dimensional. The story is very weak - to the point of saying who cares. The usual
sharp patter from Archie is missing. There, also, is very little of Wolfe in the story. Even the unveiling at the
end is drawn out, unexciting and easy to predict. The only interesting parts were Wolfe's ongoing interaction
with the elevator people.

I hope Goldsborough keeps writing these books - just hope they are better than this one.

Clever Idea

Okay, Goldsborough, you wrote a book about your own tribe. I like the idea and especially that you included the fan club at the end.
Goldsborough includes all of the obvious Nero Wolfe elements, but something is missing. I know nothing about writing, but I don't get the same "feeling" listening to this as I get listening to Rex Stout's writing. I can't put my finger on it. I am very glad that Goldsborough wrote these books, but it's just different from listening to Rex Stout's writing. I feel more suspense from Stout. Stout also includes a lot more incidental humor. I think I smile more when listening to Stout. Goldsborough's books are more informational. Again, I'm glad he wrote these books and I recommend them to anyone who likes Nero Wolfe.
The reader is very good. I couldn't give him 5 stars because he mispronounces the very important Wolfe word, "phooey." Phooey is pronounced, "foo - ee," with two syllables as pronounced by Sydney Greenstreet and other actors and readers. Ganser says it with one syllable. Other than "fwee," I like Ganser's Archie and other characters.