Murder in E Minor

A Nero Wolfe Mystery

By: Robert Goldsborough

Narrated by: L. J. Ganser

Iconic sleuth Nero Wolfe returns to track down the murderer of a New York Symphony Orchestra conductor in this Nero Award-winning mystery.

Ever since disgraced associate Orrie Cather’s suicide, armchair detective Nero Wolfe has relished retirement in his Manhattan brownstone on West 35th Street. Two years after Cather’s death, only a visit from Maria Radovich - and the urging of Wolfe’s prize assistant, Archie Goodwin - could draw the eccentric and reclusive genius back into business. Maria’s uncle, New York Symphony Orchestra conductor Milan Stevens, formerly known as Milos Stefanovic, spent his youth alongside Wolfe as a fellow freedom fighter in the mountains of Montenegro. And now that the maestro has been receiving death threats, Wolfe can’t turn his back on the compatriot who once saved his life.

Though her uncle has dismissed the menacing letters, Maria fears they’re more than the work of a harmless crank. But before Wolfe can attack the case, Stevens is murdered. The accused is the orchestra’s lead violinist, whose intimate relationship with Maria hit more than a few sour notes in her uncle’s professional circle. But Wolfe knows that when it comes to murder, nothing is so simple - especially when there are so many suspects, from newspaper critics and ex-lovers to an assortment of shady musicians.

Now, in this award-winning novel that carries on the great tradition of Rex Stout, the irascible and immovable Nero Wolfe is back in the game, listening for clues and ready to go to war to find a killer.

©1986 by Robert Goldsborough (P)2020 by Blackstone Publishing

Accurate storyline.

Performance was exceptional. The story followed the original version of the book by the author.

Wonderful continuation of the Stout legacy.

I am afraid I went unaware of Goldsborough‘s continuation of this series until audible put these available for free with the gold membership. These audio versions are extremely well performed and produced. The story is well written and truly a Nero Wolfe mystery.

not bad

Overall, pretty good. Old friends are back and the author stays true to the original characters.

The narration is competent although I wish Nero had an accent. But then again, no accent is better than a poorly done one.

Good inoffensive stories and likeable leading characters.

No graphic sex or graphic violence or sadistic criminals..just flawed normal people. I really like them. Wish more movies and streaming channels had such fare.

The plot

Very well presented. Kept me on my toes until the last chapter. The narrator did a phenomenal job.

Another great story!

These books are so enjoyable. I love the characters and how they are fleshed out.

He’s not Rex Stout but…..

While I thought the story and narration were good I never quite forgot they were not original. It is somewhat like having a fake designer purse. Just when you tart to tell yourself it is as good as the original you notice it does not quite match up at the seams. I did thoroughly enjoy the story and the narration. The voice feels a little immature for the age (less)ness of the characters. But enjoyable none the less Also, as there will never be anymore Rex stout additions this will do quite nicely.

Murder in E Minor

This is the first book in this series. I'm trying new series. This is one that got my attention. Wolfe and his helper Archie is the best in their business. They are trying to solve a murder of a guy in the Orchestra. There is a number of people that could have done it. L.J. Gasner did a great job narrating this book. He is new to me. I like his voice in this series. If my review is any help will you please click on the helpful link below. Thank you

Nice and interesting.

Good plot twist. Nice storyline. Enjoyable. The reader was very good. I will listen to other books in the series.

Loved it

This is quite like Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe, which is just how I hoped it would be.