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The best Agatha Christie books and audiobooks, ranked
Cozy murder mysteries and detective stories by top crime writer Agatha Christie.
Pubblicato il 02 Maggio 2023
The Mysterious Affair at Styles: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
The Mysterious Affair at Styles: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Agatha ChristieDuring her career, Christie wrote 66 mystery books and 14 collections of short stories, making her THE bestselling novelist of all time. Not sure where to start with her work? How about at the beginning, with her first detective novel and the inaugural appearance of her iconic Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. In “The Mysterious Affair at Styles,” Poirot investigates the murder of a wealthy widow at her country estate.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles -Hindi
Agatha ChristieDuring her career, Christie wrote 66 mystery books and 14 collections of short stories, making her THE bestselling novelist of all time. Not sure where to start with her work? How about at the beginning, with her first detective novel and the inaugural appearance of her iconic Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. In “The Mysterious Affair at Styles,” Poirot investigates the murder of a wealthy widow at her country estate.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Agatha ChristieVoted the best crime novel ever by the British Crime Writers’ Association, “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” is the third Poirot novel. The mustachioed detective retires to the village of King’s Abbot, but when wealthy Roger Ackroyd is found stabbed to death in his study, Poirot gets back in the game to find the murderer. With this masterpiece, the queen of quaint village mysteries proves she also slays at writing twists you never see coming.
Peril at End House: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Agatha Christie“I’ve had three escapes from sudden death in as many days,” confesses a young woman to Poirot while he and his sidekick Colonel Hastings (the Watson to Poirot’s Holmes) holiday at a coastal resort. Convinced these are no accidents, the famous detective puts his “little gray cells” to work. With shady party guests, suspicious servants, and deadly fireworks, plus an ingenious (but very logical) solution, “Peril at End House” is one of Christie’s best mysteries.
Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Agatha ChristieOne of Christie’s most famous novels (for good reason), “Murder on the Orient Express” has been adapted into box-office hits numerous times. Albert Finney stars as Poirot in the 1974 film, and Kenneth Branagh plays the iconic detective in the star-studded 2017 movie adaptation. When a massive snowdrift derails a luxury train, an American businessman is found murdered. Poirot just happens to be on the train, and takes the reins of the investigation. No passenger escapes suspicion.
The ABC Murders: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Agatha ChristieOne of the darker Poirot mysteries, this thriller pits the Belgian detective against a ruthless serial killer, crisscrossing the country by rail, committing murders in alphabetical order: Mrs. Ascher in Andover, Betty Barnard in Bexhill, and so on. Can Poirot put the pieces together before the killer strikes again? The audiobook is narrated by Hugh Fraser, who plays Colonel Hastings in the long-running “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” television series.
Death on the Nile: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Agatha Christie“Death on the Nile” is considered another one of Christie’s finest. Written while the author was staying in Aswan, an Egyptian city on the river, the story is steeped in local sights. When a rich socialite is found murdered on a luxury cruise ship, Poirot is on the case to catch the killer. Gal Gadot and Kenneth Branagh star in the 2022 film adaptation.
Five Little Pigs: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Agatha ChristieDubbed “Christie’s greatest achievement” by The Guardian, this Hercule Poirot mystery introduces a storytelling technique that’s been parroted ever since, including in modern hits like “The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” and “Knives Out.” Carla Lemarchant calls upon Detective Poirot to investigate a 16-year-old murder case, hoping to exonerate her late mother’s name. Readers experience the story from five different perspectives before Poirot hones in on the truth.
Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Agatha ChristieIf you can’t get enough of the mustache-twirling detective and his “little gray cells,” don’t worry, he stars in 33 of Christie’s novels and many short stories. You can binge all the Poirot short stories and novellas right here. You’ll find more than 50 in this collection, the most comprehensive available. These cozy mysteries showcase Poirot’s signature wit and logical genius, as he uses his keen powers of observation to crack all kinds of cases.
Curtain: Poirot's Last Case: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Curtain: Poirot's Last Case: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Agatha ChristieIn his final novel, Poirot returns to the original scene of the crime, the country estate where he solved his very first case in Christie’s debut book, “The Mysterious Affair at Styles.” The Queen of Mystery sends off the quirky detective in style (see what we did there), with a final investigation showcasing that while his body may have weakened, his investigative skills are as sharp as ever. Poirot left such an indelible mark on readers that when “Curtain” was published in 1975, the New York Times ran a front-page obituary for the fictional detective, writing: “Dame Agatha reports in ‘Curtain’ that [Poirot] managed, in one final gesture, to perform one more act of cerebration that saved an innocent bystander from disaster.”
The Murder at the Vicarage: A Miss Marple Mystery
Agatha ChristieChristie created two iconic detectives: Poirot, who is obsessed with “order and method,” and the nosy spinster Miss Jane Marple, an expert on human nature. In this first Miss Marple book, we’re introduced to the elderly amateur sleuth who possesses impressive investigative instincts. In the tiny but tense village of St. Mary Mead, a murdered colonel has the town talking. Secrets slowly surface as Miss Marple uses her disarming charm to solve the crime — not an easy feat considering everyone hated the victim.
A Murder Is Announced: A Miss Marple Mystery
Agatha ChristieChristie’s 50th novel, often considered the superlative in Miss Marple entertainment, begins with an intriguing notice in the local paper. A murderer is about to strike, and the townsfolk of Chipping Cleghorn can’t help but show up at the predetermined date and time. Readers may try to follow the clues and find the culprit, but “A Murder is Announced” keeps us all guessing until the very last page.
Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories: A Miss Marple Collection
Agatha ChristieFor more of the charming busybody with a mind for solving crime, curl up with this complete collection of short stories featuring Miss Marple. The unassuming spinster sleuth dazzles, quietly knitting away while she deduces whodunnit in mystery after mystery. With disappearing bloodstains, stolen sunken treasure, a wealthy man murdered after he puts a spiritualist in his will, and more, these 20 clever mysteries will delight any Christie fan.
The Moving Finger: A Miss Marple Mystery
Agatha ChristieNo criminal is safe when everyone’s favorite amateur detective is in town. Residents of a small village are rattled when they start getting anonymous “poison pen” letters, filled with malicious gossip and shocking accusations. When a string of accidents follows and escalates into murder, Jane Marple puts her remarkable knowledge of human nature to work to find the killer before they strike again.
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries
Agatha ChristieMurder is afoot in these thrilling short stories that revive Miss Jane Marple, the iconic — and unlikely — detective who stars in over 20 Agatha Christie novels. Twelve of today’s top crime writers devise new mysteries for the spinster sleuth to solve, including Lucy Foley (“The Paris Apartment”), Ruth Ware (“The It Girl”), Alyssa Cole (“When No One is Watching”), and Leigh Bardugo (“Shadow and Bone,” “Ninth House”). Modern elements add an entertaining spin but never detract from the Queen of Crime’s classic character.
And Then There Were None
Agatha ChristieIn this standalone story, Christie ratchets up the tension brilliantly throughout what’s arguably the best mystery novel ever written. Ten people — all strangers — are lured to a mansion on a private island. Each person has a criminal history. They share their secrets, and one by one, they die. “And Then There Were None” is a PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick.
Crooked House
Agatha ChristieWhen a fabulously wealthy patriarch is poisoned in his eccentric, sprawling mansion, suspicion falls on his family: They all have a motive, especially his much younger new wife. This classic Christie whodunit, a standalone mystery, has all the best elements of the Queen of Crime: a sinister retelling of a nursery rhyme, a self-appointed amateur detective, a suspicious extended family, red herrings, and a shocking ending. Christie considered “Crooked House” one of her personal favorites.
Endless Night
Agatha ChristieAnother one of Christie’s personal favorites, “Endless Night” is a departure from her familiar formula. This psychological thriller explores class, obsession, and the dark side of human nature. When working class Michael falls for rich heiress Ellie, the pair build their dream home in the country, ignoring locals’ warnings of an ancient curse. But after the newlyweds move in, the estate quickly becomes a house of horrors.
Ordeal by Innocence
Agatha ChristieConvicted of brutally killing his mother, Jacko Argyle dies in prison. Several years later, his siblings return to the family home as their father prepares to marry another woman. But then a man shows up with a shocking revelation: Jacko was innocent. With classic Christie touches like domestic drama at a country manor, family secrets, an intriguing cast of characters, and plenty of misdirection, “Ordeal by Innocence” is considered one of the maven of mystery’s best later novels.
The Secret Adversary: A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Agatha ChristieChristie didn't just create iconic investigators Poirot and Miss Jane Marple; she also dreamed up the delightful duo Tommy and Tuppence, who star in a series of five books. Here, the young couple enthusiastically courts danger and intrigue when they advertise themselves in the local paper as professional adventurers for hire. But when a sinister mystery man answers their ad, they find themselves dangerously in over their heads. This exciting tale of espionage and intrigue showcases Christie’s ingenious use of red herrings. We dare you to figure out whodunit!
The Mousetrap and Other Plays
Agatha ChristieThe Queen of Crime didn’t just write detective novels. She also wrote murder mystery plays, including “The Mousetrap,” the longest-running show in history (it’s been performed since 1952 and is still running in London). Stranded at a remote guesthouse during a snowstorm, a group of strangers are shocked to discover that a murderer is hiding among them. Everyone is a suspect in this whodunnit for the ages.