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Archie in the Crosshairs (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries Book 10) Kindle Edition

by Robert Goldsborough (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Mystery fans will devour this entry into the classic, wisecracking Nero Wolfe series, in which Wolfe must track down a dangerous gunman—or risk losing his right-hand man

Archie Goodwin is chipper as he strolls home from his weekly poker game, money in his pocket and a smile on his lips. He has just reached Nero Wolfe’s stately brownstone on West Thirty-Fifth Street when a sedan whips around the corner and two gunshots ring out, nearly hitting Goodwin. It is a warning, and the message is clear: The next bullet will not miss.

Rotund investigator Nero Wolfe has made more than his fair share of enemies over the years, and it seems one of them has decided to strike, targeting Wolfe’s indefatigable assistant. Some might run for cover, but Archie Goodwin is not the type. With the help of Wolfe’s brainpower, Goodwin will find the man who wants him dead—unless the killer gets to Goodwin first.

Nero Award–winning author Robert Goldsborough continues the brilliant work of Rex Stout in this classic mystery series. According to Publishers Weekly, “Goldsborough cleverly captures the tone and language of the originals. Rex Stout fans can only hope he has no plans to wind up the series soon.”
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“Robert Goldsborough brings Nero Wolfe, late of Rex Stout, gloriously back to life.” —Chicago magazine

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

“Goldsborough does a masterly job with the Wolfe legacy.” —Booklist

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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 lifelong career in journalism that would include long periods at the Chicago Tribune and Advertising Age. While at the Tribune, Goldsborough began writing mysteries in the voice of Rex Stout, the creator of iconic sleuths Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. Goldsborough’s first novel starring Wolfe, Murder in E Minor (1986), was met with acclaim from both critics and devoted fans, winning a Nero Award from the Wolfe Pack. Archie Goes Home is the fifteenth book in the series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00Q5UWNDQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MysteriousPress.com/Open Road (March 10, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 10, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7073 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 257 pages
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Robert Goldsborough (b. 1937) 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 lifelong career in journalism that would include long periods at the Chicago Tribune and Advertising Age. Goldsborough’s first novel starring Wolfe, Murder in E Minor (1986), was met with acclaim from both critics and devoted fans, winning a Nero Award from the Wolfe Pack. Six more Nero Wolfe novels followed, including most recently, Archie Goodwin Meets Nero Wolfe: A Prequel to Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe Mysteries (2012).

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Thomas Sutton
5.0 out of 5 stars Back Door for Business
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2015
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As I have written before, reading a Nero Wolfe book is like putting on an old pair of slippers and getting comfortable. I have read all of Rex Stout's books, and trust me, Robert Goldsborough, is Stout's mirror image, when it comes to writing about Americas favorite detective. I must insert here that mush to his credit, Goldsborough does not mirror Stout in real life. I have had occasion to meet Mr. Goldsborough on several occasions, and a finer gentleman does not exist. The only problem I personally have with Mr. Goldsborough, is that his production of books, be it Wolfe or Slats, simply doesn't fill my apatite. More unfortunate is the fact that Wolfe and I both weigh about a seventh of a ton. I must further say, that anyone who has not availed themselves of Robert Goldsborough's, writing is missing out on some great stories.
In my many years of reading mysteries, I am now in my 78th instant, in which I have perused over ten thousand stories from Sax Rohmer to the present; I have yet to find a better writer of fiction than Goldsborough. Unlike Conan Doyle, he loves Wolfe and would not consider being rid of him.
May he keep us entertained for many years to come.
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David W. Nesbitt
4.0 out of 5 stars This is very good - I hope Mr Goldsborough writes some more!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015
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I'm **VERY** glad Robert Goldsorough is continuing his Nero Wolfe stories once again.

I have read all 10 of his Nero & Archie stories - some of them were on par with the master himself (Rex Stout - who was born in Noblesville , Indiana - only 8 miles from where I grew up!) and a couple that were merely pretty good. I have enjoyed ALL 10 as Archie & Nero form an unbeatable duo. I have read and re-read the original cannon several times.

I have read up to page 171 in this story and love it. Some things seem a little off but even with that I love this book. I've actually restricted myself to one chapter a day to stretch it out. I thought his Archie meets Nero Wolfe was a great idea that just missed the mark but was still very enjoyable. I thought Archie at the Ballpark was a little weaker.

Archie in the Crosshairs has a very good plot but Archie and Cramer seemed a a little off somehow. I still have liked this book and look forward to Goldsborough writting at least a couple more. I do think it would have better to only have one case instead of two. Perhaps I will change my mind once I finish which will probably be this weekend. If So I will edit this review.

Reading these is like going home to a simpler time and that is something I really look forward to.

I would rate this book a very strong 8.25 to 8.75 out of 10 - recommended!!! I am hopeful Mr Goldsborough will write another very soon!!

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Added Sunday 3/22/15 as I sit here a little upset the Bob Seger concert has been postponed!

I finished this book last Thursday (3/19/15) evening. I had already surmised there was a connection between the 2 cases but couldn't figure what that connection was. It did seem a tad 'forced' to me as Wolfe reasoning was a little farfetched. However the writing seemed to improve the longer the book went. And so I will not change my rating any - just hope we get another one soon!
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Linda James
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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Loved this book because it featured the character named Archie Goodwin
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Uncle Joe
3.0 out of 5 stars I loved the fact the Mr
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2015
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I give this book three out of five stars. It was very readable, and kept me interested. I loved the fact the Mr. Goldsborough set it in roughly 1950. I think the early fifties were Stout's best period, and when I think of Archie and Wolfe, that is the period that comes to mind.

I have always been better at finding fault than virtue, which makes me a natural critic. Following are some of the defects in the book. Keep in mind, I read the book and liked it, and gave it three stars. Nevertheless, I had some big issues. A mystery novel consists of plot, characters, and the author's writing style. I have always found Mr. Goldsborough's plots to be good. He has portrayed the characters fairly well. The place I think he falls down is style. He never really came close to Rex Stout's writing style.

In 'Archie in the Crosshairs' I found the plot good, but it was a cut below Mr. Goldsborough's usual standard. I still enjoyed the characters. However, I found the style to be especially grating. In Stout's books, Wolfe used what I like to call 'vocabulary test' words effortlessly. You got the idea that this was the way Wolfe naturally spoke, and he was not doing it to show off or confound people. In Goldsborough's books, Archie always seems to make a point of letting you know that Wolfe has used a fancy word.

In Stout's books, if Archie makes a wise-crack, he lets it speak for itself. In Goldsborough's books, Archie tells you when he made a crack, in case you missed it. And several times, the wise-cracks were poorly enough done that I needed to be told they were funny, because otherwise I wouldn't have known.

Finally, one anachronism that really bothered me. In roughly 1950, Wolfe uses the word 'paparazzi' several times. The word was not coined until 1960. In addition, I think 'paparazzi' is the kind of neologism that Wolfe would have detested, and eschewed.
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xnysmokie
5.0 out of 5 stars So I am confused how people can submit a review ( good or bad) a month before it is available to ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015
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how can people review a book just out today ( over a month ago)

The book ( soft cover) and the kindle both came out today. So I am confused how people can submit a review ( good or bad) a month before it is available to the general public. I cannot believe that 29 people were reviewers to the point they got advance copies nor do I want to think someone released a pirated copy however I plan to read this in the next few days as I own every one of Mr. Goldsborough's book both about Nero as well as Snap Malek and, thus far, every one has been a 5 star fantastic book true to Nero's style created by Rex Stout. I seriously doubt that the family of Rex Stout ( who I believe maintains the rights to the characters) would continue to grant the author rights to use them if the books were anything short of true to the tradition of the characters.
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CAROLY
4.0 out of 5 stars SINOPSE DOS LIVROS E OPINIÕES DOS LEITORES
Reviewed in Brazil on May 19, 2019
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Dos que comprei do Goldsborgough, este foi o de que mais gostei. Tem mais ação, a trama é boa, a leitura flui fácil. Gostei bastante.
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Bücherfreund
4.0 out of 5 stars Spannendes Lesevergnügen, ein guter Wurf
Reviewed in Germany on April 29, 2020
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Der Band hält, was er verspricht - ein guter Wurf für Robert Goldsborough, einen Nachfolger-Roman für die Romane des verehrten Rex Stout zu schreiben.
Archie Goodwin wird in diesem Roman ernstlich verletzt, was in keinem Nero-Wolfe-Roman erzählt wird; eine gute Ergänzung und ein eigentlich wahrscheinliches Ereignis, betrachtet man die vielen Abenteuer rund um den selbst-ernannt genialen Nero Wolfe und seinen (armen?) Sekretär und Assistenten, Leg-man, Archie Goodwin. Wer den verworrenen Fall löst, ist NW, wer herumlaufen und (trotz Verletzung!) wichtige Interviews führen muss, ist AG.
Dass die Wunde so schnell heilt - na ja, der Leser wünscht sich eben dies. Und noch dazu die sachte Erotik, als die Krankenschwester Carol (herbeigerufen durch Doc Vollmer) den verletzten AG verbindet. Er solle sich doch "benehmen" und sich künftig von fliegenden Bleikugeln fern halten.
Ein Mann hasst NW und will es ihm heimzahlen - ein Gedanke, der bei Rex Stout gelegentlich auftaucht, und, außer in der Erzählung "Help wanted, male" nicht ausgeführt wird (?).
Archie Goodwin erscheint, wie in fast allen Romanen Goldsboroughs, deutlich sanfter, moderater, fast zurückhaltend.
Doch der Leser genießt es, an spannenden neuen Abenteuern teilzuhaben.
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Gina Bartlett
5.0 out of 5 stars A hit
Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2015
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Excellent read, true to the original
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nerolights
5.0 out of 5 stars good and engrossing NW crime story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2016
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up to the usual Rex Stout standard
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Guido J.
3.0 out of 5 stars Ecellente riproduzione dello stile del creatore originario dei personagggi dellla saga diNero Wolf
Reviewed in Italy on April 17, 2015
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La rievocazione dei personaggi, degli ambienti, della tipizzazione dei plot dell'autore originario creatore del mondo di Nero Wolfe è stata da me particolarmente apprezzata.

Questo libro è da raccomandare a tutti i cultori del Nero Wolf originale.
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