Best Agatha Christie Novels 2024: Top 10 Must-Reads

Looking for the best Agatha Christie novels? Check out our top picks, perfect for both new readers and long-time fans!
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round! It’s time to chat about the best Agatha Christie novels. We know you’re itching to uncover the cream of the crop, so we’ve got you covered. When picking these books, we look at the suspense, the twists, and the unforgettable characters. Do they keep you up at night with the light on? Do they make you suspect your neighbor? If so, they make the cut. Ready to unearth some literary gold? Let’s start the journey!

On this list:

10 The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

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  • Genre: Mystery/Crime
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1926
  • Pages: 312

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Boy, this one had me hooked from the start. It’s got everything: mystery, suspense, and a twist that will make you go ‘WHAT!?’

9 Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

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  • Genre: Mystery/Crime
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1934
  • Pages: 256

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Set on a train, this Poirot novel had me checking train schedules for my next adventure. Spoiler: Didn’t solve it.

8 Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

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  • Genre: Mystery/Crime
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1937
  • Pages: 336

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We almost booked a trip to Egypt after reading this one. Poirot on a cruise? Yes, please!

7 The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie

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  • Genre: Mystery/Crime
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1936
  • Pages: 272

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An alphabet killer? Clever and psychotic. Poirot’s noggin really gets a workout with this one.

6 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

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  • Genre: Mystery/Crime
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1939
  • Pages: 264

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Ten strangers, one island and a killer among them. We were all guessing till the last page.

5 A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie

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  • Genre: Mystery/Crime
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1950
  • Pages: 352

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Miss Marple is at it again! A newspaper ad for a murder?! Who doesn’t love a good small-town mystery.

4 The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie

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  • Genre: Mystery/Crime
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1942
  • Pages: 199

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This one’s like Clue but British. A body in the library makes for a great game of whodunnit.

3 Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie

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  • Genre: Mystery/Crime
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1941
  • Pages: 272

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A sunny resort murder. Makes you rethink the whole ‘beach vacation’ idea. Poirot is exceptional as usual.

2 The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

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  • Genre: Mystery/Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1922
  • Pages: 320

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Introducing Tommy and Tuppence, the dynamic duo who had us rooting for them from page one. A very different but fun Christie read.

1 The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie

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  • Genre: Mystery/Crime
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 1930
  • Pages: 288

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This is where Miss Marple makes her first appearance. It’s cozy, witty, and had us guessing till the end.

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Hi there! I'm Steve Peterson, a passionate reading enthusiast who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good book. My love for literature spans across genres, from thrilling mysteries and gripping fantasy to thought-provoking non-fiction.

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