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"Homicide Trinity" is a 1962 collection of Nero Wolfe novellas by Rex Stout, published by Viking Press. The volume assembles three distinct stories: "Eeny Meeny Murder Mo," first printed in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine; "Death of a Demon," serialized in The Saturday Evening Post in June 1961; and "Counterfeit for Murder," originally titled "The Counterfeiter’s Knife" and appearing in the January 1961 issues of the same magazine.
In each tale Wolfe confronts a different nefarious scheme in New York: a victim strangled with the detective’s own tie, a gun‑toting wife hiding a homicide confession, and a counterfeit cash fraud that culminates in murder. His trademark intellect and Providence‑style investigation guide the cases to resolution, underscoring the enduring appeal of the American detective.
The collection showcases Stout’s sharp dialogue, Wolfe’s culinary wit, and the urbane setting that has made the series a classic of the mystery genre.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Rex Stout
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