- Hardcover: 48 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; Comic Strip edition edition (16 Sep 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007280556
- ISBN-13: 978-0007280551
- Product Dimensions: 29 x 21.8 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 647,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“There is always room for more Agatha… These graphic adaptations dish up the quintessence of Christie. There are, in other words, lurid melodrama, plenty of weird and wonderful coincidences, lashings of period-perfect style and a thorough workout for the little grey cells.” Observer
“Agatha Christie is a classic of her genre. These are good stories. Now they can be accessed in different ways.” Times Educational Supplement
“Along with their brilliantly noirish covers, the books are intended to reinvigorate Christie’s murderous tales… Mixing their quintessentially English tales with a continental taste for comic books, the series will appeal to graphic novel fans who may not otherwise discover Agatha Christie’s most enduring stories.” Velocity Magazine
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A young woman begs Hercule Poirot to help solve a murder – one that has yet to take place…
Nick Buckley was an unusual name for a pretty young woman. But then she had led an unusual life. First, on a treacherous Cornish hillside, the brakes on her car failed. Then, on a coastal path, a falling boulder missed her by inches. Later, an oil painting fell and almost crushed her in bed.
Upon discovering a bullet-hole in Nick’s sun hat, Hercule Poirot decides the girl needs his protection. At the same time, he begins to unravel the mystery of a murder that hasn’t been committed. Yet.
Famed for her crime masterpieces, Agatha Christie’s books have become the best-selling in the world, appealing to readers young and old for their ingenious plots and immediately recognizable characters. The stories have also transcended the printed page, become bestselling audiobooks and award-winning films, plays and television series. Now words and pictures combine in an exciting new way of telling these stories – full-colour graphic novels which enhance the original stories and offer a completely new way of enjoying some of the world’s most popular and exciting mysteries.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is everything you could want from an Agatha Christie. A gripping story that you really can't guess the ending of.
Its 2,15 hrs so a good length for long car journeys.
We're not used to John Moffatt as Poirot but he's very good.
Its 2,15 hrs so a good length for long car journeys.
We're not used to John Moffatt as Poirot but he's very good.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
Whilst taking a relaxing retirement holiday Poirot and Hastings become embroiled in a series of freak accidents where a murderer dares to fire a shot right under Poirot's nose. Totally bewildered by the disturbing happenings at End House Poirot is persuaded to come out of retirement and investigate the mysterious collection of persons both present and missing from the scene. No sooner than he is on the case the murderer finally succeeds in their mission - or do they? Tricks and lies make this a most baffling murder for the great detective to solve. With its twists and turns this plot will have you glued to each chapter.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a fairly standard Poirot novel featuring Captain Hastings as the narrator. Poirot decides to intervene when a young lady is shot at within spitting distance of his holiday accommodation.
I'm afraid that I was not particularly impressed by this one. There were probably too many characters and it seemed a lot of effort for both the reader and Poirot to keep track. Indeed, the detective had to resort to writing down lists of the suspects several times to keep track.
While by the end of the novel everything does finally add up, it seems that the clues were rather lacking, and there was nothing there for the reader to get their teeth into to try to solve the mystery themselves. I think Christie has possibly gone a little too far with trying to out fox her audience.
Overall though its not bad for a quick read. Certainly more entertaining than a lot of what's available.
I'm afraid that I was not particularly impressed by this one. There were probably too many characters and it seemed a lot of effort for both the reader and Poirot to keep track. Indeed, the detective had to resort to writing down lists of the suspects several times to keep track.
While by the end of the novel everything does finally add up, it seems that the clues were rather lacking, and there was nothing there for the reader to get their teeth into to try to solve the mystery themselves. I think Christie has possibly gone a little too far with trying to out fox her audience.
Overall though its not bad for a quick read. Certainly more entertaining than a lot of what's available.
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Accidents will happen
I don't believe most of the readers who claim they worked out 'who dunnit' in Agatha Christie's novels, but it is sometimes possible to guess the perpetrator and pick up one or two... Read more
Published 20 months ago by D. J. H. Thorn
Keeps you guessing
I love a good Poirot. Full of twists and turns that will keep you hooked. I like that it's a double CD too - makes it worth the money. I would happily recommend this product.
Published 20 months ago by KMG
Hercule Poirot Stumbles Across a Difficult Challenge
This book is exactly what you come to expect from an Agatha Christie mystery, but with a change in Hercule Poirot, the famous detective and star of this mystery series. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2009 by Rai Aren
Great for listening to in the car
This is a dramatisation of the Agatha Christie book, and as such is much better than just listening to somebody reading out the book. Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by A reader
Brilliant
When we were told in English to read an Agatha Christie Book, we all groaned. But the book turned out to be one of the best I've EVER read. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2003 by "ufogirl03"
Excellent!
I really liked this book. You will have to read acouple of Agatha Christie books to even guess the ending. Good plot and lots of plot twists.
Published on 14 Mar 2001
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