In Rex Stout's Might As Well Be Dead, detective Nero Wolfe is contacted by a wealthy man from Omaha, Nebraska, who wants to find his missing son. Wolfe (or, rather, his sidekick, Archie Goodwin) finds the son, all right - who has just been convicted of murder! But Wolfe is convinced the man is innocent, and decides to dig deeper into the case before he reports his findings to the man's father.
Pros: I just love Nero Wolfe books. What a character! An immensely fat orchid lover who never leaves the house, but manages to solve murder mysteries time after time - amazing! Plus, I find Archie's commentary very funny, although this book wasn't as humorous as others I've read.
Cons: The story wasn't the greatest, and the most valuable piece of evidence is kept in the dark until Wolfe reveals the killer. Very annoying for Agatha Christie fans who are used to having all the facts ahead of time.
My Rating: T (sexual references, content)
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