I am a big lover of the Agatha Christie novels. I am also a fan of this new series of books. So, having read the previously read the new Poirot books by Sophie Hannah and enjoyed them I was looking forward to reading this.

However, this one left me feeling unenthusiastic compared to the others. Whilst, it does deliver the usual red herrings with a few unexpected turns along the way, I had this one reckoned in my mind from an early point.

It's worth a read though so I encourage you to give it a try.

Sophie Hannah expertly brings Poirot back to life in these new editions to one of Agatha Christie’s most loved detectives. Absolutely loved it. I have now read all the others in the series and look forward to the latest being published later this year.

Hercule Poirot returns alongside his Scotland Yard sidekick Inspector Catchpool. Drawn to the wealthy Kingfisher Estate to investigate whether an apparent confession to murder is true or not, the pair quickly find themselves entangled in an intricate mystery which only the little grey cells of the world's greatest detective can challenge.

This is the fourth of Sophie Hannah's Poirot novels and it's well-enough done. Writing in her own voice rather than imitating Christie's, Hannah presents a intriguing conundrum which eventually finds its satisfying solution as all is made clear. The mystery tends to take up too much of the focus, at the cost of fully fleshing out characters and giving any sense that this is the real world. Everything feels like stage dressing for the murder plot as the main player. This becomes more of a problem when the reader is forced to spend so much time in Catchpool's head as he ruminates on the various clues. He rarely gets anywhere and possesses rather boring inner thoughts . There was a reason that Christie sent Hastings off to Argentina in her original novels. I wouldn't be so upset if the inspector was sent on a similar journey.

Having read and loved The Monogram Murders and more recently Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night, I decided to go back and read The Killings at Kingfisher Hill which I had missed. I am a big fan of Catchpool, the new sidekick character in this series. What is so brilliant about him is that he takes quite a bit of the spotlight from Poirot meaning that any changes in his character (with having a different author) are disguised and blurred, making the stories feel really authentic to the originals. This particular case was a really nice homage to the classic Christie setup of a mystery beginning on a trip. It seems like every time Poirot has to travel somewhere, his services as a detective end up being needed. The whole book is well paced and well plotted with an interesting set of characters but once again it was the chemistry between the crime-fighting duo of Poirot and Catchpool that really shone through, making the story a real success for me.

What a fantastic story. This is the first Sophie Hannah novel about Poirot that I’ve read and it won’t be the last. Excellent story that is well paced and has interesting characters. Sophie paints a great picture of the period with her words and really enjoyed how she’s written Poirot and the way he speaks to people. Now need to go find another one to read..

Despite being a massive fan of Hercule Poirot, these books aren’t for me. I’ve tried reading a couple now but I just can’t connect with the story.

Sophie Hannah is a great author and does Poirot so well. This was a very good read that I couldn’t put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fabulous entertaining read which works so well.
The characterisation of Poirot is top quality.
The plot was so intriguing
A great book

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

Sophie Hannah can always be relied upon to provide a faithful Christie style novel with a hint of modern sensibilities and a slight nod of hindsight. This Poirot is no execution - I enjoyed the premise and the way it all played out and the sense of time and place was evoked well!

A wonderful new Poirot novel! By a wonderful writer! Absolutely loved this, it had all the beats and tropes of a Christie mystery, and I found the "whodunit" elements gripping. Fabulous!

"The Killings at Kingfisher Hill" by Sophie Hannah is a well-crafted and entertaining mystery novel that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. Hannah's writing is clear and engaging, with a strong sense of atmosphere and character. The plot is intricate and well-paced, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. However, some readers may find the resolution of the mystery to be somewhat implausible or contrived. Overall, "The Killings at Kingfisher Hill" is a solid addition to the Hercule Poirot series and a satisfying read for fans of classic whodunit mysteries. A solid four-star read.

An entertaining read that pays homage to Christie & Poirot.
All wrapped up in an ingenious way.
I cannot wait to see what Hannah brings us with book five.

This was a real treat. A new Poirot and Sophie Hannah does an excellent job. Read in one sitting because I couldn't put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

I’m disappointed to say that I did not like The Killings at Kingfisher Hill. I have enjoyed other books by Sophie Hannah but I could not warm to the plot of this book.

I’m a huge Agatha Christie fan so was intrigued by this one. I started to read and wasn’t keen which is so sad. I will try another one of Sophie Hannah’s books in the future.

Cause For Consternation…
An engaging mystery with much to like in this reimagining of Hercule Poirot from Sophie Hannah. A luxurious coach trip from London to the Kingfisher Hill Estate gives Poirot more than a little cause for consternation and culminates in murder in this entertaining and nicely crafted mystery with enjoyable characters. I have read all in this series and have enjoyed each on their own merit. For me, an ardent Christie fan, nothing can beat the Queen of Crime herself and as such I pick each one up with some considerable trepidation. Rather than make comparisons, however, they are best read without that in mind and they will consequently be enjoyed more.

I love Poirot and I love Sophie Hannah for resurrecting him so skillfully, and with a charming and intelligent sidekick! This installment did not disappoint. I only wish we could get a new Poirot novel a year!

Another enjoyable Poirot mystery written by Hannah. There are plenty of differences between Christie's Poirot and Hannah's, but they're still good fun and it's nice to have more Poirot to read!

Catchpool is definitely a Hastings 2.0, so that's a plus!

Thanks to NetGalley, Sophie Hannah and Harper Collins for am eArc copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Agatha Christie's shoes are hard to fill but Sophie Hannah does a fantastic job in The Killings at Kingfisher Hall. I haven't read any of her previous outings of Hercule Poirot so did not know what to expect at all.
This was like slipping on a comfortable slipper that had been resoled, It was familiar y different. There were multiple twists and red herrings as you would expect.

Loved it.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.