Towards Zero

De: Agatha Christie

Narrado por: Hugh Fraser

What is the connection among a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a famous tennis player?

To the casual observer, apparently nothing. But when a house party gathers at Gull's Point, the seaside home of an elderly widow, earlier events come to a dramatic head. As Superintendent Battle discovers, it is all part of a carefully laid plan - for murder.

©1944 Agatha Christie Limited (P)2004 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Excellent story and narration

Agatha Christie’s mysteries are always excellent and Hugh Fraser’s ability to bring the various characters to life with his narration is outstanding.

Which Clues Are Real and Which Are Fake?

A typically skilled performance by the wonderful Hugh Fraser highlights this story with one of Dame Agatha's most intriguing motives for murder. With many of the hallmarks of her classic stories: a comfortable house with an interesting collection of suspects, a wily and astute police inspector, and enough red herrings to keep things interesting. Superintendent Battle is a surprisingly sympathetic and creative detective and fits the story perfectly. No Poirot, but plenty of clues (both real and planted).

Not one of her best

I think Christie got too outlandish with this one. Hugh Fraser is spectacular though, and I do like Superintendent Battle.

the complex plot

I loved the way the narrator brought the characters to life and portrayed their emotions

One of her best

This mystery has it all: a plot that never stops unspooling till the last page, with double and even triple clues; the skillfully developed cast of characters, each capable of being a suspect; and steady through it all, the imperturbable stolidity of Superintendent Battle, like a bloodhound staying on the track of the killer until he has succeeded in eliminating all the alternatives. Highly satisfying, and highly recommended!

So Many Twists and Turns

That Agatha Christie wrote it. I knew it would be amazing, and it certainly was!

worth it

This is a later Christie gem read by a man with a voice as smooth as butter and a knowledge of the author's works well suited to the task.

A darker Christie

This is a darker Christie than usual. Supt. Battle who was not featured in nearly enough books is the sleuth in this one. The killer is a sociopath who makes a very detailed devious plan for the person they deem unfit to live. The "clues" here are more psychological than physical. An excellent read.

Excellent

Story & Reader are superb!
Hugh Fraser has a perfect reading voice!
Highly recommend this audiobook

Extremely well written Who- Done-It.

The narrator Hugh Fraser had an imaging facility to change from very different character, male, female, and even special brogues.
Most entertaing!