Towards Zero

By: Agatha Christie

Narrated by: Hugh Fraser

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When a gathering at a clifftop estate leads to murder troubled detective James Leach and Superintendent Battle must unravel a web of secrets and jealousy—before another victim falls.

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.

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).

what madness is this!?

the plot was very complex in its depth and also represented some serious topic. class seperation in those days is clearly visible, the deplorable rolls of women, are glossed over but that's typical for the time. I just love the story, each character clearly defined.You can find this movie on Brit box, the plot is changed up but the characters are dead in!

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!

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.