Suspicious events at a Middle Eastern archaeological excavation site intrigue the great Hercule Poirot as he investigates Murder in Mesopotamia, a classic murder mystery from Agatha Christie.
Amy Leatheram has never felt the lure of the mysterious East, but when she travels to an ancient site deep in the Iraqi desert to nurse the wife of a celebrated archaeologist, events prove stranger than she could ever have imagined. Her patient's bizarre visions and nervous terror seem unfounded, but as the oppressive tension in the air thickens, events come to a terrible climax--in murder.
With one spot of blood as his only clue, Hercule Poirot must embark on a journey not just across the desert, but into the darkest crevices of the human soul to unravel a mystery which taxes even his remarkable powers.
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"I love a good murder mystery on a cold winter night and Agatha Christie NEVER leaves me disappointed! This one had it all-- interesting location (an archeological dig), lots of suspects with interesting motives, and it left me with no idea who the murderer was until Hercule Poirot revealed all! "
— Alanna (4 out of 5 stars)
" I really liked how eerie this story was. Also, I finally figured out who the murderer was. The most likeable and unlikely character that wasn't Poirot or the narrator! "
— Jjo, 2/11/2014" Amazing twist, as always. "
— Samantha, 2/9/2014" An archaeology-themed Poirot mystery narrated by a charming young nurse. A good story with an interesting solution. "
— Ed, 1/24/2014" Read for the third and enjoyed just as much as the first reading "
— Bella, 1/20/2014" I was fourteen when I read this I think... frightened the life out of me. So - good thrills, really excellent surprise at the end. "
— Angelyn, 1/20/2014" One of her earlier books it was ok. Fortunatley her plots improved over time. "
— Diane, 1/10/2014" not very original....but great all the same.....as usual Christie makes you suspect everyone and whats more each time you are convinced that this is it "
— Sumanya, 12/2/2013" Again, an excellent adventure. Well written, but rather more abrupt than Christie's endings usually are. "
— Rainey, 10/24/2013" I love Poirot. I love Agatha Christie. I love archaeology. This book ticked all boxes. Another great mystery, another great murder and it was so nice to see Hasting's taking a bigger role again. "
— Elaine, 7/1/2013" good book... But not upto agatha christie standards "
— Nikilav, 4/7/2013" I like Poirot mysteries. This was the only one they had over there. Lucky me, it was a good one. "
— Adam, 5/4/2012" love all agatha christie. but hercule poirot is my fav detective. "
— Angela, 4/1/2012" That was a surprise!! "
— Nicole, 2/15/2012" Agatha Christie, again, writes a fascinating novel full of twists and turns and leaves you guessing with anticipation till the end. "
— Elaine, 8/18/2011" I needed a quick book to tide me over until Emilie was done with the Kindle. This fit the bill nicely. Another solid Agatha Christie mystery. A quick, enjoyable read. "
— Aaron, 6/20/2011" Listened in the car with Arden and Meade. We all enjoyed it and will tackle some more Agatha Christie together. <br/> <br/>update: Meade could not sleep last night...she was fearful of faces in the window, etc. Arden graciously let Meade sleep in her bed. "
— Barclay, 6/7/2011" The very first Agatha I've read, and I loved it. I think its more Poirot than just Agatha. I am not enjoying M or N? as much. <br/> "
— Carlajo, 6/4/2011" Really liked this one, and for the whole book I was guessing Dr Leidner and I was right! "
— ????, 5/26/2011" I turned the pages unpatiently.it s got wist and thrill.its puzzle draws you.thanks to bbc7.after having listened to this especially its wonderful music I decided to read.christie had made journey east.iraq turkey and syria. during her journeys she must have set characters and the plot "
— eyup, 5/25/2011" My second ever Christie novel and like the first one I read (4:50 From Paddington) it just is impossible to put down, you just need to keep reading. It keeps you guessing right until the end. "
— William, 5/2/2011" I love Poirot and I love these old-fashioned mysteries. Christie is obviously a master of the genre. "
— Christine, 4/26/2011" This was a really fun Christie. The ending definitely surprised me! I listened to it with Anna Massey as the reader, and she did a fabulous job. "
— Steph, 3/2/2011" I love Agatha Christie but this was her only book, out of the ones that I have read, which I didn't like. It was boring. "
— Rubal, 2/18/2011" Of all the Agatha Christie novels to pick to read on Valentine's Day I choose the one where the husband does it! <br/> <br/>It was interesting to read a Christie novel set outside the UK, and sadly I failed again to solve the crime. "
— Karen, 2/13/2011" There are several mysteries for Hercule Poirot to solve in this novel. The ending is a little far-fetched, but it is nevertheless satisfying. "
— Zach, 2/3/2011Dame Agatha Christie (1890–1976) was a British crime writer best known for her detective novels and short stories. According to Guinness World Records, she is the bestselling novelist of all time, her novels having sold over two billion copies and having been translated into more than one hundred languages. The Agatha Award for best mystery and crime writers was named in her honor.
Anna Massey (1937–2011), the daughter of Hollywood actor Raymond Massey, was born in England and enjoyed an award-winning career on stage, in movies, and on television. Her stage roles earned her the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award, the London Critics’ Circle Theatre Award, and a nomination for a Tony Award for her only Broadway appearance, in The Reluctant Debutante. Her television awards include the UK’s BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress and the RTS Television Award. Her best-known film roles were as Helen in Peeping Tom, Babs in Alfred Hitchcock’s Frenzy, and more recently in The Oxford Murders and The Machinist. She received critical praise from AudioFile magazine for her narrations, especially of Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons, Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier, and Wild Swans by Jung Chang.