We all remember the great Agatha Christie novel And Then There Were None.
It is Christie's best-selling novel with 100 million sales to date. This makes it the world's best-selling mystery ever and one of the best-selling books of all time. With the dark poem we are all know ...
Ten little Indian Boys went out to dine;
One choked his little self and then there were nine.
Nine little Indian Boys sat up very late;
One overslept himself and then there were eight.
Eight little Indian Boys travelling in Devon;
One said he'd stay there and then there were seven.
Seven little Indian Boys chopping up sticks;
One chopped himself in halves and then there were six.
Six little Indian Boys playing with a hive;
A bumblebee stung one and then there were five.
Five little Indian Boys going in for law;
One got in Chancery and then there were four.
Four little Indian Boys going out to sea;
A red herring swallowed one and then there were three.
Three little Indian Boys walking in the zoo;
A big bear hugged one and then there were two.
Two little Indian Boys sitting in the sun;
One got frizzled up and then there was one.
One little Indian Boy left all alone;
He went out and hanged himself and then there were none.
I loved this story that forced the detective in me out, trying to figure out the "who-done-it". I was trapped in the story and could not put it down until I had the answer.
When my sister told me about a book called Ten that was written by Gretchen McNeil, and that she was going to be at the Vegas Valley Book Festival, I knew that was one I had to get. After the amazing day at the festival, Ten was the first book I picked up to read. I was not disappointed! The book was everything I expected ... a great modern retelling of the original.
The Story takes place on a secluded Island (already creepy). A bunch of kids get together for what is supposed to be an epic house party. Even the swoon worthy T.J. was going to be there. What more could a girl want? However, when a storm blows through and there is no way off the island, the party turns into a nightmare. One by one, people start being killed off and red slashes start to appear on the wall for every body that turns up.
I read the book in 24 hours! I couldn't put it down. The best friend drove me crazy, but trying to figure out the puzzle that was Ten, kept it a "couldn't-put-down" book. I wish I could say this book is for everyone but unfortunately I can't. :( I understand that when faced with death you're not going to use the best language. For that reason I have to say 17+ is my recommendation. With all this said, it's a good Halloween read full of murder and suspense and whole lot of sexy.
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