Part of Hercule Poirot, book 0.19
First published 2013
Hercule Poirot faces a baffling case when young Johnnie Waverly disappears from his family home. The boy's distraught parents had received threatening letters demanding ransom, prompting them to contact the police for protection. Despite official surveillance, the kidnappers managed to snatch Johnnie without detection. The local authorities find themselves stumped by the audacious crime. Desperate for answers, Mr. and Mrs. Waverly turn to the one detective they believe can succeed where others have failed. Poirot must unravel how the criminals bypassed police security and determine their next move. The Belgian detective applies his methodical approach to examine every detail of the kidnapping. He interviews witnesses, studies the ransom demands, and searches for overlooked clues. Time works against him as the kidnappers maintain their advantage. The case tests Poirot's reputation and forces him to outthink adversaries who have already demonstrated their cunning. The Waverly family's trust in the famous detective represents their final hope for recovering their son safely.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, high-stakes
26 pages · Kindle Edition · William Morrow Paperbacks