Fade to Black, Robert Goldsborough
Fade to Black, Robert Goldsborough
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Fade to Black
A Nero Wolfe Mystery

Author: Robert Goldsborough

Narrator: L. J. Ganser

Unabridged: 5 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/22/2020

Synopsis

A soda war explodes into murder for Nero Wolfe, “one of the two or three most beloved detectives in fiction” (Publishers Weekly).For the men of Madison Avenue, the battle between soft-drink giants Cherr-o-key and AmeriCherry seems heaven sent. For years now, the firm of Mills/Lake/Ryman has fought to help Cherr-o-key become the nation’s favorite fizzy cherry soda, but each time they come up with a new slogan, mascot, or jingle, AmeriCherry somehow beats them to it. There’s a mole inside the agency, and only Nero Wolfe can ferret him out. Although he’s as round as a cherry himself, Wolfe has no taste for soft drinks. But the question of industrial espionage is too sweet for him to resist, and so with assistant Archie Goodwin at his side, he sets out to end this vicious corporate feud. Only when the first adman dies does he realize that a marketing war can be just as dangerous as the real thing.

About Robert Goldsborough

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 career in journalism that would include long periods at the Chicago Tribune and Advertising Age. While at the Tribune, he began writing mysteries in the voice of Rex Stout, the creator of iconic sleuths Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. His first novel starring Wolfe, Murder in E Minor, won a Nero Award from the Wolfe Pack.

About L. J. Ganser

L. J. Ganser is a triple Audie Award-winning narrator with over 600 titles recorded to date. Prized for versatility, his work ranges from hard science to magical fantasy, from stinging ants to the Civil War, from Roger Rabbit to infinity-and yes, even beyond. Some of his favorite titles include: Jurassic Park, Capital in the 21st Century, The Guns at Last Light, and The Game of Stars and Comets. He lives in New York City with his family and dog, Mars.

Reviews

Goodreads review by hotsake

This was the first book of the Goldsborough series that I found myself laughing at the quippy dialogue. The mystery was mediocre but the interplay was top notch.......more

Goodreads review by Francis

So? What did he (the author) get right? At least in my humble opinion. He recreated the whole Nero Wolfe environment including the characters, the setting, the quirks, the dynamics etc. A significant accomplishment because it was one hell of a series. So how come only 3 stars for me? I was not happy wi......more

Goodreads review by Bryan

OK, this one just really didn't work for me. I was frustrated by the voice of everyone including Archie this time and it all felt like fanfiction of a Rex Stout story. The elements are there but it's cooked wrong. I'm not a very critical reader so I can't tell you anything other than my impression o......more

Goodreads review by Cindy B.

A pleasant interlude in a busy life, a bit of fun and murder…along comes Nero and Archie and things add up. It’s the trip to that point that’s the best part. Narrator is excellent.......more

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