ISBN 9780008196363
Rs. 640
HarperCollins
Destination Unknown
Who it's for: Fans of Agatha Christie and espionage thrillers
Hilary Craven is on the brink of suicide in a Casablanca hotel room when she is presented with an unusual offer: participate in a perilous mission to locate a vanished scientist, offering a chance to die heroically rather than by her own hand. This recruitment is part of a broader international effort to understand why prominent scientists are disappearing globally, a mystery connected to a critically injured woman holding key information.Why You Should Read? Experience a classic Agatha Christie thriller focused on espionage, distinct from her traditional detective novels. Follow a compelling protagonist embarking on a high-stakes mission with a deeply personal motivation. Delve into a story of international intrigue, mysterious disappearances, and the search for identity. Enjoy a fast-paced, suspenseful plot that keeps you guessing without a conventional detective.
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- Classic Agatha Christie thriller focused on espionage, not detective work
- Protagonist with a deeply personal motivation: a chance to die heroically
- International intrigue involving disappearing scientists
- Fast-paced, suspenseful plot without a conventional detective
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Is this a typical Agatha Christie detective novel?
No, it is an espionage thriller, distinct from her traditional detective novels.
What is the main plot?
A woman on the brink of suicide is recruited for a mission to locate a vanished scientist, part of a broader effort to understand why scientists are disappearing globally.
Who is the protagonist?
Hilary Craven, a woman contemplating suicide in a Casablanca hotel room.
What makes this book unique?
It combines a personal motivation with international intrigue, and lacks a conventional detective.