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The Science of Agatha Christie: The Truth Behind Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and More Iconic Characters from the Queen of Crime Paperback – September 5, 2023

by Meg Hafdahl (Author), Kelly Florence (Author)
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Uncover the theories behind Dame Agatha Christie's most thrilling mysteries: Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, The A.B.C. Murders, and so much more!

Gothic media moguls Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, authors of The Science of Stephen King and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there” by Film Daddy, present a guide to the Agatha Christie stories and supersleuths we all know and love. Through interviews, literary and film analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, The Science of Agatha Christie uncovers the science behind the sixty-six detective novels and fourteen short story collections that have become an integral part of the modern murder mystery, answering such questions as: 
  • What is the science behind the poisons used to commit murders in Agatha Christie’s stories?
  • When did crime investigation become more common as seen in Murder on the Orient Express?
  • Has science made it possible to uncover the truth behind the investigative powers of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple?
  • How did Agatha Christie use isolated settings to best explore the psychology of her characters?
Join Kelly and Meg as they discover why sometimes the impossible must be possible!
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“An amazing look into the murderous details and timeless characters of Christie’s work. A must-read for all murder mystery fans!”
—Colleen Mullaney, author of Agatha Whiskey

About the Author

Meg Hafdahl is a writer and co-host of the Horror Rewind podcast. Her female-driven horror fiction has been produced for audio by The Wicked Library. She is the author of Her Dark Inheritance, Daughters of Darkness, and the short story series Twisted Reveries. Meg lives in Minnesota with her husband, two young sons, and a menagerie of pets.
 
Kelly Florence is a teacher, a mother, and a horror film lover. She is passionate about female representation in all media and particularly in the horror genre. Kelly teaches at Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota, and produces and co-hosts Horror Rewind.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse (September 5, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1510773487
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1510773486
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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Horror and suspense author Meg Hafdahl is the creator of numerous stories and books. Her fiction has appeared in anthologies such as Eve’s Requiem: Tales of Women, Mystery and Horror and Eclectically Criminal. Her work has been produced for audio by The Wicked Library and The Lift, and she is the author of two popular short story collections including Twisted Reveries: Thirteen Tales of the Macabre. Meg is also the author of the two novels; Daughters of Darkness and Her Dark Inheritance called “an intricate tale of betrayal, murder, and small town intrigue” by Horror Addicts and “every bit as page turning as any King novel” by RW Magazine. Meg, also the co-host of the podcast Horror Rewind and co-author of The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, The Science of Stephen King and upcoming The Science of Serial Killers, lives in the snowy bluffs of Minnesota.

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Shopgal4
5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition for Agatha Christie fans
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
The authors did a great job researching the background of the topics they cover in The Science of Agatha Christie! It is laid out well, and the writing is really good and keeps what may be a dry subject interesting. The science is interesting, the why of so many things Agatha Christie is really interesting as well! It is really fascinating to hear back stories, and motivations of Agatha to place her crimes and characters in certain places. This book is not just science, but an exploration of what made the ultimate mystery writer of all time tick, and it is cool to remember just how original Agatha Christie was and her indelible mark on writing.
The Science of Agatha Christie is the book that I needed but I did not know that I needed! I love Agatha Christie mysteries, in novels, in movies, television and even to lull me to sleep! I felt like I was behind the scenes and almost like collaborating with Agatha as she came up with her stories. Even if you haven't read many of her mysteries, it is a good read if you are curious about how to craft a tale or if the creation of a story is interesting to you, or if you like the science of a crime (lots of poison, debate about time of death).
Agatha Christie fans, this is a definite one to add to your collection. I received this as an ARC on my kindle but am ordering to add to my Agatha Christie bookshelf. It would also be a great listen on audiobook!
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Joshua Roy
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
This book looks into several books written by Agatha Christie, a renowned and well-appreciated writer of this time. Delving into the intricate tapestry of these novels and short story collections that have seamlessly woven themselves into the fabric of modern murder mystery literature, the exploration uncovers a multitude of scientific nuances. These include unraveling the mysteries behind the poisons ingeniously employed to perpetrate heinous crimes in these narratives, delving into Agatha Christie’s masterful use of isolated settings as a lens to scrutinize the intricate psychology of her characters, and pondering the extent to which scientific advancements have shed light on the enigmatic investigative prowess of legendary figures like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

It also explores at what juncture in history the practice of crime investigation witnessed a notable rise in prevalence, as evidenced by its portrayal in the narrative of “murder on the Orient Express." With this book, one can be able to x-ray these novels and short stories, simplifying the intricate happenings and helping us understand these stories better.
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Steph
4.0 out of 5 stars Great bio
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023
Looking to read a bio about the stories she has written, this is the book for you.
Interesting thoughts behind the stories she wrote.
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Sheri O'Neill
4.0 out of 5 stars I loved it
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023
I have loved Agatha Christie since I was 9 years old and that was 47 years ago. I have read all of her books, plays, autobiographies, biographies and any article I could get my hands on.

She remains to this day as the Grand Dame of Murder Mystery. She created the unreliable narrator, the best and finest detective (apart from his earlier predecessor Sherlock Holmes) in Hercule Poirot, and countless other characters that we have come to know and love or hate. I found this book to be extremely interesting I love the quotations I love how she came up with her story lines, I love that she was ahead of her time, writing at a level even higher than other murder mystery authors of her day.

I wish that there had been more background and less talking to experts. But all in all, an excellent book and a phenomenal resource to add to my collection. Bravo!
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Cora Seghers
5.0 out of 5 stars Good background information
Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2023
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