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The Battered Badge (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries)
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A Shakeup In The Nypd Homicide Squad Following A Highprofile Murder Is Bad For Business For Private Investigator Nero Wolfe.When Wealthy And Popular Crusader And Reformer Lester Pierce Is Gunned Down In Front Of His Park Avenue Residence, The Public Outcry Forces The Nypd To Restructure Its Homicide Department. As The Deceased Was Highly Critical Of Inspector Lionel Cramer, The Longtime Head Of Homicide Is Temporarily Relieved Of His Badge. But It Seems Cramer Was Not Just A Scapegoat: He Was Seen Dining In Little Italy With Mob Kingpin Ralph Mars.All Of Which Amounts To Little More Than Conversational Fodder For Pi Nero Wolfe And His Assistant Archie Goodwin. But If Cramers Provisional Replacement, Capt. George Rowcliff, Becomes Permanent, Wolfes Future Dealings With The Force Will Be Much Compromised. Loath To Depart From His Routine, Wolfe Makes The Unusual Decision To Take On A Case Without An Actual Client.His Investigation Quickly Points Toward Pierces Organization, Good Government Group, Where Highminded Idealism Is Often Trampled Under The Competing Ambitions Of The Staffseveral Of Whom Would Clearly Have Benefited From Pierces Demise. Despite The Burgeoning List Of Suspects, Wolfe Hasnt Ruled Out The Involvement Of The Underworld And Its Connection To Cramer. But In Order To Untangle An Abundance Of Motives And End The Inspectors Forced Furlough, Wolfe May Have To Venture Out Of His Comfort Zoneand The Premises Of His Brownstone.Continuing His Beloved Serieswhich Also Includes Archie Meets Nero Wolfe, Murder In The Ball Park, Archie In The Crosshairs, And Murder, Stage Leftnero Awardwinning Author Robert Goldsborough Demonstrates An Impressive Ability To Emulate Rex Stouts Narrative Voice (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review).The Battered Badge Is The 60Th Book In The Nero Wolfe Mysteries, But You May Enjoy Reading The Series In Any Order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main plot of 'The Battered Badge'? A: 'The Battered Badge' follows private investigator Nero Wolfe as he navigates a shake-up in the NYPD homicide squad triggered by the high-profile murder of reformer Lester Pierce. Wolfe takes on the case without a client, investigating potential suspects linked to Pierce's organization and the underworld.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Battered Badge'? A: The book is written by Robert Goldsborough, who is known for continuing the Nero Wolfe Mysteries series originally created by Rex Stout.
- Q: When was 'The Battered Badge' published? A: 'The Battered Badge' was published on April 17, 2018.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Battered Badge'? A: 'The Battered Badge' has a total of 252 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Battered Badge' have? A: 'The Battered Badge' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Battered Badge' suitable for readers new to the Nero Wolfe series? A: Yes, 'The Battered Badge' can be enjoyed by new readers as it can be read independently of other books in the series.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Battered Badge'? A: 'The Battered Badge' explores themes of crime, justice, and the complexities of ambition within law enforcement and civic organizations.
- Q: Are there any notable characters in 'The Battered Badge'? A: Yes, key characters include Nero Wolfe, the private investigator, and his assistant Archie Goodwin, as well as Inspector Lionel Cramer and Capt. George Rowcliff.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'The Battered Badge' is sold as a new item.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the review reception for 'The Battered Badge'? A: Publishers Weekly has given 'The Battered Badge' a starred review, noting Goldsborough's impressive ability to emulate Rex Stout's narrative style.