Items related to A Talent for Murder
Discover the real-life mystery centered on the queen of crime herself: Agatha Christie. In this tantalizing new novel, Christie's mysterious ten-day disappearance serves as the starting point for a gripping novel, in which Christie herself is pulled into a case of blackmail and murder. "I wouldn't scream if I were you. Unless you want the whole world to learn about your husband and his mistress." Agatha Christie, in London to visit her literary agent, is boarding a train, preoccupied with the devastating knowledge that her husband is having an affair. She feels a light touch on her back, causing her to lose her balance, then a sense of someone pulling her to safety from the rush of the incoming train. So begins a terrifying sequence of events--for her rescuer is no guardian angel, rather he is a blackmailer of the most insidious, manipulative kind. "You, Mrs. Christie, are going to commit a murder. But, before then, you are going to disappear." Writing about murder is a far cry from committing a crime, and Agatha must use every ounce of her cleverness and resourcefulness to thwart an adversary determined to exploit her expertise and knowledge about the act of murder to kill on his behalf. In A Talent for Murder, Andrew Wilson ingeniously explores Agatha Christie's odd ten-day disappearance in 1926 and weaves an utterly compelling and convincing story around this still unsolved mystery involving the world's bestselling novelist.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
"[A] twisty thriller...Wilson fully realizes the potential of this ominous setup."--Publishers Weekly
"The queen of crime is the central character in this audacious mystery, which reinvents the story of her mysterious disappearance with thrilling results."--The Guardian
"Equal parts psychological thriller, detective fiction, and mystery. Readers will become emotionally involved with the protagonist, whom Wilson portrays as both sympathetic and quick witted."--Library Journal
"A fast-paced, pleasingly twisted and creepy thriller...reads like an amalgamation of a clever Agatha Christie puzzler with the darker characters and psychological insights found in Patricia Highsmith's thrillers...With Strong characters, shrewd plotting and a skillful blending of fact and fiction, A Talent for Murder is a compelling period mystery that will keep whodunit fans captivated."--Shelf Awareness
About the Author:
"The queen of crime is the central character in this audacious mystery, which reinvents the story of her mysterious disappearance with thrilling results."--The Guardian
"Equal parts psychological thriller, detective fiction, and mystery. Readers will become emotionally involved with the protagonist, whom Wilson portrays as both sympathetic and quick witted."--Library Journal
"A fast-paced, pleasingly twisted and creepy thriller...reads like an amalgamation of a clever Agatha Christie puzzler with the darker characters and psychological insights found in Patricia Highsmith's thrillers...With Strong characters, shrewd plotting and a skillful blending of fact and fiction, A Talent for Murder is a compelling period mystery that will keep whodunit fans captivated."--Shelf Awareness
Andrew Wilson is an award-winning journalist and author. His work has appeared in a wide variety of publications including the Guardian, the Washington Post, the Sunday Times, and the Smithsonian Magazine. He is the author of four acclaimed biographies, a book about the survivors of the Titanic, and the novels, The Lying Tongue, A Talent for Murder, A Different Kind of Evil, Death in a Desert Land.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherAtria Books
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1501145061
- ISBN 13 9781501145063
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages303
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
� 12.85
Shipping:
� 3.11
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
A Talent for Murder: A Novel
Published by
Atria Books
(2017)
ISBN 10: 1501145061
ISBN 13: 9781501145063
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Fast Shipping - Safe and secure Mailer. Seller Inventory # 521PY6002DWL
Buy New
� 12.85
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Talent for Murder: A Novel
Published by
Atria Books
(2017)
ISBN 10: 1501145061
ISBN 13: 9781501145063
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 1.05. Seller Inventory # bk1501145061xvz189zvxnew
Buy New
� 26.94
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Talent for Murder: A Novel
Published by
Atria Books
(2017)
ISBN 10: 1501145061
ISBN 13: 9781501145063
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 1.05. Seller Inventory # 353-1501145061-new
Buy New
� 26.94
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Talent for Murder: A Novel
Published by
Atria Books
(2017)
ISBN 10: 1501145061
ISBN 13: 9781501145063
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Discover the real-life mystery centered on the queen of crime herself: Agatha Christie. In this tantalizing new novel, Christies mysterious ten-day disappearance serves as the starting point for a gripping novel, in which Christie herself is pulled into a case of blackmail and murder.I wouldnt scream if I were you. Unless you want the whole world to learn about your husband and his mistress.Agatha Christie, in London to visit her literary agent, is boarding a train, preoccupied with the devastating knowledge that her husband is having an affair. She feels a light touch on her back, causing her to lose her balance, then a sense of someone pulling her to safety from the rush of the incoming train. So begins a terrifying sequence of events-for her rescuer is no guardian angel, rather he is a blackmailer of the most insidious, manipulative kind.You, Mrs. Christie, are going to commit a murder. But, before then, you are going to disappear.Writing about murder is a far cry from committing a crime, and Agatha must use every ounce of her cleverness and resourcefulness to thwart an adversary determined to exploit her expertise and knowledge about the act of murder to kill on his behalf.In A Talent for Murder, Andrew Wilson ingeniously explores Agatha Christies odd ten-day disappearance in 1926 and weaves an utterly compelling and convincing story around this still unsolved mystery involving the worlds bestselling novelist. Seller Inventory # DADAX1501145061
Buy New
� 26.96
Convert currency