Acclaim for the Work
of REX STOUT…

“Rex Stout is one of the half-dozen major figures in the development of the American detective novel.”

—Ross Macdonald

“Splendid.”

—Agatha Christie

“[Stout] raised detective fiction to the level of art. He gave us genius of at least two kinds, and a strong realist voice that was shot through with hope.”

—Walter Mosley

“Those of us who reread Rex Stout do it for…pure joy.”

—Lawrence Block

“The story has everything that a good detective story should have—mystery, suspense, action—and…the author’s racy narrative style makes it a pleasure to read.”

—New York Times

“One of the most prolific and successful American writers of the 20th century…The writing crackles.”

—Washington Post

“Practically everything the seasoned addict demands in the way of characters and action.”

—The New Yorker

“One of the master creations.”

—James M. Cain

“You will forever be hooked on the delightful characters who populate these perfect books.”

—Otto Penzler

“Premier American whodunit writer.”

—Time

“The man can write, that is sure.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“One of the brightest stars in the detective and mystery galaxy.”

—Philadelphia Bulletin

“Unfailingly wonderful.”

—San Francisco Chronicle

“Dramatic and credible.”

—Boston Globe

“Rex Stout is as good as they come.”

—New York Herald Tribune

“Unbeatable.”

—Saturday Review of Literature

“What a pleasant surprise for Stout fans…an unexpected treasure from one of the grand masters of mystery.”

—Booklist