Part of Hercule Poirot, book 8
First published 1981
A simple holiday in Cornwall turns deadly for Hercule Poirot when he discovers that a young woman named Nick is the target of a series of "accidents" - a failed brake, a falling boulder, a painting nearly crushing her in bed. Poirot knows these are no coincidences, and he sets out to unravel the mystery and protect Nick from the unseen peril that stalks her at the remote End House. As he delves into Nick's life and past, Poirot must race against time to stop a clever murderer before their final, fatal strike.
Genres: 20th-century, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, race-against-time
Setting: Belgium, England
240 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks