The library's June book group will discuss "Fer-de-lance" by Res Stout on Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at the library. The adult book club meets on the first Tuesday of the month, and is open to the public. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

Synopsis
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.

About the author
Rex Todhunter Stout (1886 - 1975) was an American writer noted for his detective fiction, particularly the 33 novels and about 40 novellas that featured the detective Nero Wolfe and his assistant Archie Goodwin.