A Caribbean Mystery is quite possibly the first Agatha Christie book I've ever read where I guessed who dunnit correctly, and well before the final denouement. I can't say whether that's a positive or a negative; either way, this is classic Christie and delivers a page-turning delight.
Miss Marple has traveled to the Caribbean for some much needed R&R when what should occur at the resort, but a murder. Shocking, I know. In any event, Miss Marple can't help be feel that Major Palgrave's sudden death is connected to the stories he has been telling - loudly; repeatedly - about various murderers he's met in his life. In true Christie fashion, she begins investigating, seeking to stop the murderer before he - or she - strikes again.
I love Agatha Christie books. They remain my go to for quick, fun, relaxing reads, and while I long ago read my way through every Hercule Poirot book Dame Christie wrote, I somehow missed Miss Marple during my previous Christie binges.
Five stars.
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