Rex Stout
(1886 - 1975)
- Born in Indiana, grew up in Topeka
- Attended University of Kansas
- Began writing in 1910, published his first book in 1929
- Crime writer who created character of Nero Wolfe
- Mystery fans called him the greatest writer of the century
- Conducted 62 war-times broadcasts called Our Secret Weapon
Find more about Rex Stout in Kansapedia.
