The Killings at Kingfisher Hill audiobook

The latest Poirot mystery enforces that Belgium's most famous detective is in safe hands with Sophie Hannah's fourth installment in the series.As Poriot and his trusty sidekick Inspector Edward Catchpool (narrator of this tale) travel to Kingfisher Hill to clear Richard Davenport's fiance Helen from the murder of brother Frank.Even though the pair are pretending the reason for their visit is due to a board game Richard had created the previous year, they soon find themselves thrust in intrigue on the coach journey to the house!This is another thrilling confident entry by Hannah, whilst she doesn't intend to completely replicate Chrisite all the main elements remain.Poirot's strong characteristics are certainly in evidence here whilst so many clues littered through that it's only with hindsight how clever everything falls into place.A great little mystery that will get the little grey cells working.It's the perfect way to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the detectives first appearance.

I was in need of a good read and thought, hmm, new adaptation on Hercule Poirot, please don't do me wrong. Admittedly, I was nervous that Sophie Hannah's re-imagining of an Agatha Christie classic would fall far short. Here is where Monsieur Poirot would say, "Excuse me Madame, but may I tell the rest.." and he would tell us how he knew all along that I would love the book, and it would be just what I had needed in this time of struggle to find something familiar and good.Now, if you read that in a Poirot accent, you will very much enjoy this novel!It is a classic murder mystery with multiple suspects secluded at the country Kingfisher Hill estates. Poirot and his trusty colleague, Edward Catchpool of Scotland Yard, head there by train to find the true killer, although someone has already confessed and is in jail. Along the way, they uncover many more mysterious occurrences. Suspicious characters, red herrings and elaborate tales abound in this lovely, well written tale of mystery that will keep you guessing until the end! Of note, the narrator in the audiobook, Julian Rhind-tutt, was spectacular as all of the voices, right down the the American, loved it! It immersed me into the book's atmosphere right away.I could barely keep up with the twists and turns and admittedly had a tough time keeping all of the characters straight and, about 3/4 the way through, I did wonder if it was going to be a 3 star rating as I wasn't sure where the story was going and was worried. Now that I am done, I can hear Poirot saying, "I am disappointed, you did not use your little grey cells!" The ending and Epilogue made me want to applaud. A fun read, wonderfully written with wry humour, I would + recommend

"The Killings at Kingfisher Hill" is the fourth book in the New Hercule Poirot Mysteries written by Sophie Hannah and a great addition to the series. Although since this new series appeared I've read some critiques saying Hannah's Poirot is not the same as Christie's, I disagree and like them both equally. I truly like what she's doing with this series as I think she's showing true respect for Christie's work and character.I will not rehash the synopsis but let me tell you that it reminded me of some of Christie's classics. It was so complex and labyrinth like that I had to keep my five senses while reading to not miss some crucial detail. Me, putting all my senses, even my sixth!There were so many clues, details and red-herrings that oh, boy, my brain hurt! No, seriously, it's still hurting! But in a good way. Every time Poirot told Catchpool to put his little grey cells to work it felt as if he was talking to me, so I put them to work and I guessed several things Catchpool didn't so, take that, Catchpool! Poirot would be proud of me ☺️Although not Hastings, Catchpool makes a good partner and the sense of camaraderie in their relationship is growing on me.Overall, a very entertaining story, perfect for Agatha Christie fans as long as they keep an open mind and don't try to compare every single word to Christie's work.

I love a good murder mystery and there is no better classic detective story than Hercule Poirot. I have really enjoyed all of the audios for these new books, in the tradition of Agatha Christie. Sophie Hannah writes a fantastic whodunnit and is incredibly respectful of the past. The Killings on Kingfisher Hill is a great edition to the series. Once again it keeps you guessing til the end. Who killed Frank Devonport and why.? Poirot and Catchpole are on the case again, finding the clues and pitting the pieces together. Lovers of crime fiction will love itThanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins Audio UK for my advanced copy of this book to read.

When Poirot is summoned to Kingfisher Hill to solve a murder, he has to promise to keep the assignment secret. While investigating, he realizes he is dealing with two complex murders and plenty of distractions.The Killings at Kingfisher Hill is the New Hercule Poirot Mystery by Sophie Hannah, published by William Morrow. The story is set in fictional Kingfisher Hill country estate in Surrey 1922. We follow Hercule Poirot and new colleague Scotland Yard Inspector Edward Catchpool as they are summoned to Kingfisher Hill to solve the murder of Frank Devonport. They travel by luxury motor coach where a seemingly disturbed woman is adamant she will be killed if she sits in a certain seat. Poirot agrees to switch seats and takes her place next to another woman who confesses to a murder. Nothing happens to him and Poirot is both shocked and curious to see if these two occurrences on the coach are linked to the murder he is assigned to solve.Main character Hercule Poirot seems his recognizable self. I enjoy how new details makes him even more interesting while the most important original traits are still in place; maybe with some new twists. I find it charming that he uses more French language.Second main character and narrator is Scotland Yard Inspector Edward Catchpole. I love how he conducts independent questionings of some witnesses. Perhaps a slightly modern way of dealing with investigations,I read this as a standalone in The New Hercule Poirot Mystery series, which worked perfectly just as all other stories I have read about Hercule Poirot. I love how the writing style is so excellently in keeping with the original Agatha Christie novels. An amusing vibe, in parts, does not get in the way of the seriousness of the murder investigation. In the centre of the story is the Devonport family who has an extreme capacity for denial. This might have been customary in the 1920s, so it adds an old fashioned feel to the story. Poirot allows Inspector Catchpool an independent, trusted position which might be a modern touch, but he still has to work with Poirot’s detailed lists. I feel this element adds information, clarifies and drives the plot forward in an amazing way. My absolute favorite part of the story is Poirot’s interaction with amusing character Hester Semley. She is a feisty old lady who is insulted by Poirot’s tendency to interrupt her to dig out more details for the investigation. I am not able to reveal my least favorite part of the story to avoid spoiler. Lets just say it relates to the second murder. Fans of Agatha Christie will love this new mystery. As will readers of cozy mysteries.Similar author to explore might be Agatha Christie.Thank you to Kristiansand Public Library @krsbib for lending me this book. It gave me the opportunity to share my honest review and all opinions are completely my own.Conclusion: This is the exiting new story where Hercule Poirot solves two complex murders helped by his interesting colleague, Scotland Yard Inspector, Edward Catchpool. They have to deal with a family with extraordinary capacity for denial living in an enclosed country estate. This is the perfect addition to the library of Agatha Christie books for fans old and new. I will be eagerly awaiting Sophie Hannah’s next release.

There aren't many authors that I'd trust to take on Poirot but in Sophie Hannah's books the much loved Belgian detective is in very safe hands. She made the wise move of voicing the books through Catchpool who is Poirot's sidekick. This made the transition from Christie to Hannah feel very smooth.I listened to the audiobook and can't praise the narrator enough. His narration is brilliant, and his accents just made the book such a joy to listen to. I enjoyed the mystery, and the slow build up to the crimes and then the explanation that joined the dots perfectly. Poirot is his usual too-clever-for-words self, and Catchpool (and me) were so far behind that we weren't even in the race.Overall this is cunning and creative and I love how grammar is key to everything.

I've fallen in love with Hercule Poirot!I've always wanted to delve into the crime solving world of Hercule Poirot and I couldn't resist seeing how Sophie Hannah handles the great Agatha Christie. I'm happy to say that this lived up to expectation and will certainly not be my last Poirot mystery!This was a twisty mystery - cleverly spun with so many layers. It kept me guessing right to the end.

A fun, classic mystery with lots of suspects and great deduction!

An enjoyable and twisted tale of murder, but certainly one that M. Hercule Poirot is up to solving. And thank goodness Poirot is there because Inspector Edward Catchpool of Scotland Yard is one of the dimmer bulbs in the pack.Although I was disappointed with the Catchpool character, the plot and other characters more than made up for it. Ms. Hannah has done herself proud to carry on the tradition and style of Poirot's creator, Agatha Christie.

I've never liked this author,so this was a very pleasant surprise

A crackling murder mystery that carries forward the Hercule Poirot legacy! For all those writing pundits who advise against using coincidence in a story, do read this book. It's full of coincidences but still makes for a fab story.

A very interesting read this one! When I heard about someone writing new Poirot books, I was really excited to pick one up and try it out! This one looked very interesting as it had the big Manor House feel of old Christie novels! Overall I enjoyed it with great plot twists near the end and a great new Poirot sidekick! I found it very different to other Christie novels as even though it was set in the 1930s the plot felt very modern and more like a psychological thriller compared to Christie’s books. I felt Poirot was well handled in the book but at times I felt he was a bit more aggressive then how Christie portrayed him but overall I really enjoyed this book and hope to read another book by Sophie Hannah!