About the Book

“Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.”—Tana French, New York Times Bestselling Author 

From the Queen of Suspense, an all-new collection of her spookiest and most sinister stories, including an Agatha Christie story never before published in the USA, The Wife of Kenite!

For lovers of the supernatural and the macabre comes this collection of ghostly and chilling stories from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. Fantastic psychic visions, specters looming in the shadows, encounters with deities, a man who switches bodies with a cat—be sure to keep the light on whilst reading these tales.

The Last Séance gathers twenty stories, some featuring Christie’s beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, in one haunting compendium that explores all things occult and paranormal, and is an essential omnibus for Christie fans.

Critical Praise

“This collection overall gets that balance between horror and mystery exactly right...That’s part of Dame Christie’s spooky brilliance, knowing when to satisfy readers with the mundane monstrosity of a human murderer and when to leave us with the chilling touch of the unknowable.” — Criminal Element

“Agatha Christie is the reigning Queen of Suspense, her tales always the perfect addition to any list of books to read for Halloween. ” — Women.com

“What better way to pre-game for Halloween than with a compilation of spooky stories from none other than Agatha Christie?” — InStyle

“The Last Seance shows that Christie could pull off stories of supernatural suggestion, and that she was fantastic at creating atmosphere.” — New York Journal of Books

“It’s tempting to say that Agatha Christie is a genius and let it go at that, but the world’s had plenty of geniuses. Agatha Christie is something special.”

— Lawrence Block, New York Times bestselling author

“Agatha Christie’s books are both wonderful crime novels and studies in contrast and duality, and I adore them still. Underestimate them at your peril.”

— Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Gamache novels

“Agatha Christie taught me many important lessons about the inner workings of the mystery novel before it ever occurred to me that I might one day be writing mysteries myself.”

— Sue Grafton, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Kinsey Millhone novels

“Any mystery writer who wants to learn how to plot should spend a few days reading Agatha Christie. She’ll show you everything you want to know.” — Donna Leon, New York Times bestselling author of the Commissario Brunetti novels

“Agatha Christie’s indelibly etched characters have entertained millions across the years and a love of her work has brought together generations of readers—a singular achievement for any author and an inspiration to writers across the literary landscape.”

— Jacqueline Winspear, New York Times bestselling author of the Maisie Dobbs novels

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Product Details

• ISBN: 9780062959140
• ISBN 10: 006295914X
• Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks
• On Sale: 09/24/2019
• Trimsize: 5.310 in (w) x 8.000 in (h) x 0.830 in (d)
• Pages: 368
• List Price: $18.99
• BISAC1 : FICTION / Ghost
• BISAC2 : FICTION / Historical
• BISAC3 : FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Traditional
• BISAC4 : FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Historical
• BISAC5 : FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Cozy
• BISAC6 : FICTION / Occult & Supernatural
• BISAC7 : FICTION / Short Stories (single author)
• BISAC8 : FICTION / Thrillers / Historical
• BISAC9 : FICTION / Crime
• BISAC10 : FICTION / Magical Realism