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by Stuart Turton
3.82020577 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and tense tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
10 Best Books Like Fer-de-Lance
If you loved Fer-de-Lance by Rex Stout, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Fer-de-Lance are:
- 1The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton3.8
- 2The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 3Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
- 4Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
- 5When Will There be Good News? by Kate Atkinson4.4#3
- 6The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun4.4
- 7The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson0
- 8Give Unto Others by Donna Leon0
- 9A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
- 10Into the Water by Paula Hawkins4.3
When a deadly fer-de-lance snake is delivered as a sinister gift to eccentric detective Nero Wolfe, it becomes a crucial clue in the murders of an immigrant and a college president. With his sharp-witted assistant Archie Goodwin, Wolfe must unravel a devilishly clever case where the killer's methods are as venomous as the serpent itself.
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Detailed Recommendations
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The Man Who Died Twice
Thursday Murder Club #2 (works standalone)by Richard Osman
4.62022400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and clever tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
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by Anthony Horowitz
4.22017496 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a clever and methodical tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
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by Jess Kidd
4.32026336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and unsettling tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
5
When Will There be Good News?
Jackson Brodie #3 (works standalone)by Kate Atkinson
4.42008352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a darkly hopeful tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
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by Lilian Jackson Braun
4.42003256 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a gentle and whimsical tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
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by Freya Sampson
02025336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and lighthearted tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
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by Donna Leon
0
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a contemplative and melancholic tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
9
by Emily Sullivan
4.42025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and determined tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
10
by Paula Hawkins
4.32017386 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a dark and brooding tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Fer-de-Lance
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Devil and the Dark Water | Stuart Turton | 3.8 | 2020 | 577 | Closest match |
| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| When Will There be Good News? | Kate Atkinson | 4.4 | 2008 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Cat Who Could Read Backwards | Lilian Jackson Braun | 4.4 | 2003 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| The Busybody Book Club | Freya Sampson | 0 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Give Unto Others | Donna Leon | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Into the Water | Paula Hawkins | 4.3 | 2017 | 386 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Fer-de-Lance?
The most similar books to Fer-de-Lance are The Devil and the Dark Water, The Man Who Died Twice, Magpie Murders.
What should I read after Fer-de-Lance?
After finishing Fer-de-Lance, readers most commonly pick up The Devil and the Dark Water next.
Who writes books like Rex Stout?
Authors similar to Rex Stout include Agatha Christie.
What genre is Fer-de-Lance?
Fer-de-Lance is a Mystery novel by Rex Stout, published in 1934.
How long is Fer-de-Lance?
Fer-de-Lance is 306 pages long.
About Fer-de-Lance
As any herpetologist will tell you, the fer-de-lance is among the most dreaded snakes known to man. When someone makes a present of one to Nero Wolfe, Archie Goodwin knows he's getting dreadully close to solving the devilishly clever murders of an immigrant and a college president. As for Wolfe, he's playing snake charmer in a case with more twists than an anaconda -- whistling a seductive tune he hopes will catch a killer who's still got poison in his heart.