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Towards Zero

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Towards Zero by Agatha Christie is a gripping crime and thriller novel that delves into the intricate plot surrounding a murder at a seaside estate. When a gathering of seemingly unconnected characters spirals into chaos, Superintendent Battle must unravel the hidden motives and mysterious connections to find the killer. The story masterfully weaves together the lives of its diverse characters, leading to a dramatic and unexpected climax.
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If you enjoy intricate mysteries set in a traditional English setting, you might appreciate this book. It weaves a clever plot involving psychological depth and unexpected twists, centred around a murder investigation that challenges the detective's intuition and reasoning. Ideal for fans of classic whodunit stories with a touch of suspense, it promises to keep you guessing until the very end.

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Towards Zero

Superintendent Battle is called to investigate a murder at the home of an elderly widow at a clifftop seaside house in Devon…

A thrilling mystery from the Queen of Crime, soon to be a TV adaptation for the BBC

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Towards Zero sees Superintendent Battle called to investigate a murder at the home of an elderly widow at a clifftop seaside house in Devon.

What is the connection between 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 the elderly widow, earlier events come to a dramatic head.

It’s all part of a carefully laid plan – for murder…

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Towards Zero is praised for its masterful storytelling, with the Times Literary Supplement highlighting its compelling narrative. The New York Times considers it an extraordinary work, suggesting that Agatha Christie has outdone her previous novels with this gripping crime and thriller tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008196318

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Agatha Christie was born in Torquay in 1890 and became, quite simply, the best-selling novelist in history. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, written towards the end of the First World War, introduced us to Hercule Poirot, who was to become the most popular detective in crime fiction since Sherlock Holmes. She is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and another billion in over 100 foreign countries. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 19 plays, and six novels under the name of Mary Westmacott.

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