AGATHA CHRISTIE
Genteel, flat and a great way to avoid small talk in public places.
Black Coffee, a play by Agatha Christie adapted into a novel by Charles Osborne revolves around a remarkable scientist who is in making a new formula. When one of his family members conspire to steal his formula, he asks the help of our infamous Hercule Poirot. A dead scientist, five suspects, one missing formula and our infamous Hercule Poirot.
Unlike Christie's Murder on the orient express and ABC murders, this one fails to deliver the punch that Agatha fans expect. At some point, you can easily predict who the killer is. With its weak plot, it might drive some of the readers away and not the best choice if you want to read Agatha Christie. Although, I did enjoy reading this, weirdly for its common characters and occasional witty humour. If you're looking for a way to avoid small talk in public places and pass time, this can be your choice.