"League of Frightened Men" Spoiler Apology, New York Times, August 17, 1935

from "Books of the Times" by John Chamberlain, New York Times, August 17, 1935.

"League of Frightened Men" Review, August 14, 1935

from "Books of the Times" by John Chamberlain, New York Times, August 14, 1935.

"Fer De Lance" Review October 28, 1934

from "New Mystery Stories" by Isaac Anderson, New York Times, October 28, 1934.

"Fer De Lance" Review October 27, 1934

From "Books of the Times" by Robert Van Gelder, New York Times, October 27, 1934.

Nero Wolfe Award Finalists 2011

The Nero Award is presented by the Wolfe Pack each year to an author for the best mystery written in the tradition of Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe stories. It is presented at the Black Orchid Banquet, traditionally held on the first Saturday in December in New York City. The Nero Award celebrates literary excellence in the mystery genre.

Nominees:

Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen -- Ballantine Books

The Book of Spies by Gayle Lynds -- St. Martin’s Press

Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny -- Minotaur Books

The Midnight Show Murders by Al Roker -- Delacorte

Think of a Number by John Verdon -- Crown

The Wolfe Pack, the literary society that celebrates all things Nero Wolfe, also presents the Black Orchid Novella Award (BONA) in partnership with Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine to celebrate the Novella format popularized by Rex Stout. The BONA is also announced at the Black Orchid Banquet in December.