Rex Stout. The Rubber Band (1964) A theft, a murder, and an ancient (and outdated) debt come together in this confection. Wolfe, Archie, Cramer and the rest behave as expected, the puzzle is neat and fairly clued, and Stout’s wit is fresher than usual. He targets the respectable and mighty with a few satiric darts, and alludes to Wodehouse in his language. Good entertainment. I usually read two or three of these confections at a time, but this was the only one available. **½ (2007)
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