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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Agatha Christie has been among my favorite mystery authors for years. I'd read books from her Hercule Poirot series and Miss Maple . I haven't read them all because there are so many, but I loved the ones I read. I came across Murder In Mesopotamia while I was at the library, and since it’s been a while since I have read Agatha Christie, I decided to check it out. Once again, I wasn't disappointed and loved that this story was written from the Nurse's perspective; however, at times, I wondered what the other characters were thinking, especially during the investigation. As always, I was curious about what was going through Poirot’s mind while he was interviewing people; what clicked in his mind about the murder of Mrs. Leidner. I suspected it was someone Mrs. Leidner knew, and I even made a guess as to who it may be, but I was always mistaken.
Murder In Mesopotamia had a good setting and cast of characters; each was unique. I enjoyed how each character was depicted from the perspective of nurse Amy. When Poirot questioned others, they viewed them in a whole different way. I loved the descriptions of the setting; it felt like I was there with Poirot, trying to solve the mystery. I enjoyed the journey leading up to the mystery's resolution; it kept me on the edge of my seat. There were a few slower moments in between, but putting down the book was still difficult for me. Every page had me wondering who the murderer could be and his reason. Everyone seemed to have their own take on Louise Leidner; some had more reasons to kill than others. Of course, I was more interested to see what Poirot had discovered.
My favorite aspect of Hercule Poirot's mysteries is when he gathers everyone to reveal the outcome of his investigation. I admire his descriptions and his strong sense of observation. In this book, however, I was dissatisfied with the mystery's resolution; it simply did not make sense to me as it had in prior books. However, I liked how he expressed his observations from the investigation. I'm pleased I read Agatha Christie again after so many years. It reminded me of why I love her writing and how she makes the reader feel like they are a part of the story. I intend to read more of her books this year; the only challenge is deciding which one to read next. I would recommend this to Agatha Christie and mystery fans.