Top 10 detective novels by Agatha Christie

Here’s our version of top 10 detective novels by Agatha Christie, celebrated for their clever plots, iconic characters, and enduring appeal:

1. Murder on the Orient Express(1934)

• Detective: Hercule Poirot
• One of Christie’s most famous novels, featuring a murder on a luxurious train and an ingenious solution that redefined the genre.

2. And Then There Were None(1939)

• Detective: None (a standalone mystery)
• Ten strangers are invited to an isolated island, where they are killed one by one. A masterful, suspenseful story with a shocking twist.

3. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd(1926)

• Detective: Hercule Poirot
• Famous for its groundbreaking and controversial twist ending, it’s often hailed as one of Christie’s finest works.

4. The ABC Murders(1936)

• Detective: Hercule Poirot
• Poirot must stop a serial killer who murders in alphabetical order, leaving cryptic clues behind.

5. Death on the Nile(1937)

• Detective: Hercule Poirot
• A murder mystery set on a luxurious cruise down the Nile, full of complex relationships and motives.

6. A Murder is Announced(1950)

• Detective: Miss Marple
• A gripping tale where an advertised murder becomes a chilling reality in a small village.

7. The Mysterious Affair at Styles(1920)

• Detective: Hercule Poirot
• Christie’s debut novel and the first appearance of Hercule Poirot, revolving around a poisoning at a country manor.

8. Five Little Pigs(1942)

• Detective: Hercule Poirot
• Poirot investigates a cold case involving a murder that happened 16 years ago, reconstructing events through interviews and memories.

9. Crooked House(1949)

• Detective: Charles Hayward (standalone)
• A standalone mystery with a chillingly unexpected ending, set in a family filled with secrets.

10. Evil Under the Sun(1941)

• Detective: Hercule Poirot
• A murder at a seaside resort reveals hidden passions and a cleverly disguised culprit.

These novels demonstrate Christie’s unparalleled talent for creating intricate plots, memorable characters, and endings that keep readers guessing until the very last page.