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Towards Zero

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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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
Crime Fiction Fiction Historical Fiction Traditional Detectives Detective Mystery
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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.

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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.

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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).

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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!

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So Many Twists and Turns

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

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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.

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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.

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Excellent

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

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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!

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Intriguing story unravels a bit in the end

Another great performance by Hugh Fraser, even without his classic Poirot. The story starts out well enough and has its twists and turns but seems a bit of a stretch when all is revealed.

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