[.ca] Evil Under The Sun (ISBN 0425129608)

Terrific book:
Evil Under the Sun is one of Christie's most enduring mysteries. It features Hercule Poirot and takes place on Smuggler's Island off the coast of Devon. This is classic Christie- drop off all the characters in an isolated setting, kill one of them off and let Poirot (or Miss Marple) go to work. The plot is well-conceived and executed, the story fast paced and Poirot is, as usual, incomparablewhen using his little gray cells to figure out the identity of the murderer. This is first-rate Christie and should be enjoyed by every mystery fan. Highly recommended.

Sun, Sand and Murder - the perfect combination:
Written in 1941 this is not Agatha Christie's best book, but it is right up there at the top. I highly recommend this as a book to take on your next beach vacation! It follows a theme also found in A Caribbean Mystery, that you don't really know the people you meet on holiday. (It really gets you thinking about that couple you had dinner with last night.) Set on the English coast outside Devon, Evil takes place in an island resort and is filled with such typically British characters you'll find yourself reaching for the suntan lotion and craving tea and cakes as you read it. Even if you're not on vacation, Evil Under the Sun is a bright spot for any day.

Outstanding . . .:
'Evil Under the Sun' is Agatha Christie's best work of art, and yes, it is a work of art. If you don't read any other of her novels, read this one. It is well worth your time. I was sucked in from the get go.

David Suchet is wonderful!:
I highly recommend the audio book read by David Suchet. You won't believe the voices that he can give these characters. It really makes the book come alive. He's a class act.

A favorite Christie novel:
This Hercule Poirot mystery is set on an island resort. In this exotic setting, the vacationers watch each other, and learn a bit about each other's history and personalities - and gossip about the flamboyant, and possibly unfaithful wife, of one of the guests. When she's found dead, the investigation shows the guests have many secrets - suspicions of murder, financial difficulties, previous romantic entanglements with other guests. As is typical of many Christie stories, it's one of those secrets that is key to solving the mystery. Classic Christie puzzle plot with engaging characters. Well-written and a very enjoyable read. Recommended.