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The Thursday Murder Club
Start of Thursday Murder Club seriesby Richard Osman
4.32020384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to Fer-de-Lance — fans consistently love both.
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 Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman4.3Series starter
- 2Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie4.5
- 3Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch4.4
- 4The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson0
- 5Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
- 6The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun4.4
- 7The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton0#1
- 8Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.4#2
- 9Still Life by Louise Penny4.3#1
- 10Big Sky by Atkinson Kate4.2
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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by Agatha Christie
4.52024288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a cerebral and contained tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
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by Christina Lynch
4.42024384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a heartwarming and witty 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 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 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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The Quiche of Death
Agatha Raisin #1 (works standalone)by M.C. Beaton
02010
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and cozy tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
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Moonflower Murders
Susan Ryeland #2 (works standalone)by Anthony Horowitz
4.42020608 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a cerebral and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
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Still Life
Inspector Gamache #1 (works standalone)by Louise Penny
4.32008312 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a gentle and contemplative tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
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by Atkinson Kate
4.22019352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a melancholic but wry tone that will resonate with Fer-de-Lance fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Fer-de-Lance
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thursday Murder Club📚 Series starter | Richard Osman | 4.3 | 2020 | 384 | Start a new series |
| Murder on the Orient Express | Agatha Christie | 4.5 | 2024 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Pony Confidential | Christina Lynch | 4.4 | 2024 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Busybody Book Club | Freya Sampson | 0 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Similar vibes |
| The Cat Who Could Read Backwards | Lilian Jackson Braun | 4.4 | 2003 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| The Quiche of Death | M.C. Beaton | 0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| Moonflower Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.4 | 2020 | 608 | Similar vibes |
| Still Life | Louise Penny | 4.3 | 2008 | 312 | Similar vibes |
| Big Sky | Atkinson Kate | 4.2 | 2019 | 352 | 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 Thursday Murder Club, Murder on the Orient Express, Pony Confidential.
What should I read after Fer-de-Lance?
After finishing Fer-de-Lance, readers most commonly pick up The Thursday Murder Club 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.