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Towards Zero (Superintendent Battle, #5)

Agatha Christie
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Towards Zero (Superintendent Battle, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Agatha Christie

Towards Zero (Superintendent Battle, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

301

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Saltcreek • 1940s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Agatha Christie's mystery novel Towards Zero, a group of characters gathers at a seaside home, where tensions rise and secrets from the past emerge, leading to a murder. Superintendent Battle investigates the complex relationships and unfolding events to uncover the truth.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

27,518 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Agatha Christie's Towards Zero offers a compelling mystery with well-developed characters and an intricate plot. Readers praise its suspenseful storyline and satisfying resolution. Some critics, however, find the pacing uneven and the secondary characters less engaging. Overall, it's a strong addition to Christie's work, showcasing her masterful plotting and keen psychological insight.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Towards Zero (Superintendent Battle, #5)?

Fans of classic whodunits, psychological intricacies, and unexpected twists will relish Agatha Christie's Towards Zero. Comparable to Christie's And Then There Were None and Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles, this novel captivates readers who enjoy piecing together elaborate mysteries.

4.2

27,518 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

301

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Saltcreek • 1940s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

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