15 Best Agatha Christie Top Books to Read in 2024
Looking for a thrilling mystery to sink your teeth into? We’ve rounded up the 15 best Agatha Christie top books to help you get started. When picking these gems, we focus on plotting, suspense, and those unforgettable ‘aha’ moments. From puzzling whodunits to mind-bending twists, these books showcase why Agatha Christie is the queen of crime.
On this list:
- The Mysterious Affair at Styles
- The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
- Murder on the Orient Express
- The ABC Murders
- And Then There Were None
- Death on the Nile
- Five Little Pigs
- The Body in the Library
- A Murder is Announced
- Crooked House
- Evil Under the Sun
- The Pale Horse
- The Moving Finger
- Endless Night
- Murder in Mesopotamia
15 The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
The one that started it all! Hercule Poirot makes his debut in this novel. We got hooked right from the start.
14 The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
With a twist you won’t see coming, this classic blew our minds. Poirot, being his clever self.
13 Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Travel in style with a thrilling murder case on a train. Poirot must solve the puzzle!
12 The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
A killer on the loose following the alphabet!? Poirot’s grey cells are working overtime in this one.
11 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Ten strangers, one island, and a whole lot of suspense. This tale will leave you breathless.
10 Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
A honeymoon turns deadly as Poirot navigates love and betrayal on a cruise ship.
9 Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie
Poirot delves into the past to solve a murder mystery involving five suspects. An intriguing cold case.
8 The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie
Miss Marple uncovers the secrets behind a body found in a library. A classic whodunit.
7 A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie
A murder is advertised in the paper, and Miss Marple is on the case. We couldn’t put it down!
6 Crooked House by Agatha Christie
Family secrets and a twisted plot. This one’s got enough surprises to keep you guessing till the end.
5 Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie
A beach resort murder case. Poirot must find the killer among the holiday makers.
4 The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie
Witchcraft and murder mingle in this eerie tale. Christie’s spooky side makes an appearance here.
3 The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie
A village plagued by anonymous letters and murder. Miss Marple helps to decipher the mystery.
2 Endless Night by Agatha Christie
A departure from her usual style, this dark and psychological thriller will leave you haunted.
