Countdown to Death (Paperback)

from mmoj

First two things before I review the book: 1)I received this book from Goodread's 'Read 'Em & Reap' groups & 2)I debated between 3 & 4 stars. This is a modern spin on Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" which I love. It says modern but really about the most modern thing in the story is t...

from cathyskye

I'm always a sucker for a remote island off the coast of Scotland, but once past the setting in Countdown to Death, I was faced with McChesney's version of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. Although the author's treatment of the story is well-done, I'm the type of reader who needs more ...

from scot2

A rewrite of an Agatha Christie novel. It was well written and fun to read. I would read more from this author.

from boudicca123

Based on one of Agatha Christie's books, "And Then There Were None", but an up to date version with gadgets like laptops and mobile phones. Despite that a fair bit of the dialogue and descriptions sound old fashioned. Several people have been invited by the enigmatic Lord Black to be guests on a ...

from EmpressReece

"Ten Green Bottles Hanging on the Wall" Countdown to Death is basically a retelling of "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie and "Ten" by Gretchen McNeil. Ten guests are invited to a secluded Scottish island by the elusive owner. Each guest believes he or she is there for various reasons,...