I wanted to read Ordeal of Innocence, by Agatha Christie, because the premise was both intriguing and ridiculous. First, the fascinating part: New information comes to light that shows that Jacko Argyle, although convicted of the murder, could not possibly have killed his mother, but somehow the news of Jacko’s innocence doesn’t seem to make anyone in his family seem pleased or relieved. In fact, other than a vague sadness that their adopted brother died in prison, the rest of the family almost seems like they wanted Jacko to be guilty.

Now, the ridiculous part. The late alibi comes because Jacko was picked up as a hitchhiker during the time the crime was committed, but the driver never gave the alibi because he was… wait for it…. hit on the head almost immediately a...

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