Top 10 Best Books by Mystery Novelist Agatha Christie

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a detective novel by British author Agatha Christie, marking her third book featuring Hercule Poirot as the lead detective. The narrator, Dr. James Sheppard, introduces himself and explains that the book is his memoir recounting a murder that took place in his town. Roger Ackroyd knows that the woman he loves poisoned her first husband, is being blackmailed, and has now ended her life. Just as Roger is about to uncover the identity of the mysterious blackmailer, he is murdered.

This novel, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, was widely acclaimed upon its initial release and is considered a masterpiece by Christie. In 2013, the British Crime Writers' Association voted it the best crime novel ever written. It is one of Christie's most famous and controversial works, with its innovative twist ending having a profound impact on the genre. Howard Haycraft included it in his list of the most influential crime novels ever written.

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The Murder on the Links is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, first published in the United States by Dodd, Mead & Co in March 1923 and in the UK by The Bodley Head in May of the same year. This is Christie's second novel featuring Hercule Poirot and Arthur Hastings.

When Hercule Poirot and his associate Arthur Hastings arrive at the village of Merlin ille-sur-Mer in France to meet their client Paul, they learn from the police that he was stabbed in the back that morning with a letter opener, and his body was dumped in a freshly dug grave on the golf course next to the house. Meanwhile, his millionaire wife is found tied up and gagged in her room.

It seems that Paul and his wife were victims of a botched burglary, leading to Renauld’s kidnapping and death. The police think they’ve found the culprit, but Poirot has his doubts. Why was the deceased wearing an oversized coat? And who was the passionate love letter in his pocket for? Before Poirot can answer these questions, the case in The Murder on the Links is turned upside down when a second identical corpse is discovered.

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Death on the Nile is a fictional detective novel by English writer Agatha Christie, first published in the United Kingdom by Collins Crime Club on November 1, 1937, and in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company the following year. Christie adapted the novel into a stage play that premiered at the Dundee Repertory Theatre on January 17, 1944, under the title Hidden Horizon.

One of Agatha Christie’s most famous mysteries, Death on the Nile follows the beloved detective Hercule Poirot as he embarks on a journey to Egypt. The peace of the Nile River cruise is shattered when it is discovered that Linnet Ridgeway, a young, stylish, and beautiful woman who seemed to have it all, has been shot in the head. Poirot recalls an earlier passenger's anger: "I wanted to put my dear little revolver to her head and pull the trigger." But against the backdrop of this murder mystery, the truth still needs to be uncovered.

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Crooked House is a fictional detective novel by Agatha Christie, first published in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company in March 1949, and in the United Kingdom by Collins Crime Club on May 23 of the same year. The novel was adapted into a film by Sony Pictures, starring Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, and Max Irons, which aired in both the UK and the US in 2017. Previously, the novel was also made into a four-part radio drama by BBC Radio 4 in 2008.

Crooked House centers around a wealthy Greek businessman found dead at his London home. The Leonides family, a once happy and prosperous clan living in a crooked mansion, is thrown into turmoil when the patriarch, Aristide, is murdered with a lethal syringe. Suspicions fall on his much younger widow. Aristide's granddaughter, Sophia, tells the narrator and her fiancé, Charles Hayward, that they cannot marry until the murderer is caught. Charles' father, known as 'The Old Man,' is an assistant commissioner at Scotland Yard, and he assists Charles in investigating the case alongside the designated detective, Chief Inspector Taverner.

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Towards Zero is a fictional detective novel by Agatha Christie, first published in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company in June 1944, and in the United Kingdom by Collins Crime Club in July of the same year. The story revolves around Mrs. Tresillian, who invites her guardian to visit her yearly at Gull's Point. He insists on bringing both his ex-wife and current wife, despite Mrs. Tresillian's discomfort with the situation. After Treves, an old friend of hers, dies, she too is murdered soon after. Superintendent Battle and his nephew are called in to investigate the case.

Towards Zero is often regarded as one of Agatha Christie's best works and is the final novel featuring Superintendent Battle. The plot unfolds quickly and clearly, as seen in Christie's notes. The novel was well-received upon publication, particularly for its well-developed characters. A subsequent review praised its excellent plotting and the skillful depiction of the expected etiquette at the 1944 tennis championships.

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The Hallowe'en Party Murder (original title: Hallowe'en Party) is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, first published in the UK by Collins Crime Club in November 1969 and in the USA by Dodd, Mead and Company later that year. This captivating novel leaves a lasting impression on readers. It was adapted for radio by BBC Radio 4 in 2006, featuring John Moffatt. The story was later made into a TV special in 2009, starring David Suchet as Poirot and Zoë Wanamaker as Mrs. Oliver.

Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and mystery writer Ariadne Oliver embark on their investigation at a Hallowe'en party, where a young girl claims to have witnessed a murder but was too young to comprehend its significance. Despite skepticism from others, the girl later drowns in an apple-bobbing bucket. Poirot is left to solve two mysteries: who killed the girl, and what did she actually witness?

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Taken at the Flood (original title: There is a Tide) is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, first published in the USA by Dodd, Mead and Company in March 1948. The story revolves around Gordon, a man who is tragically killed in a bombing attack in London just weeks after marrying a young widow. Overnight, Mrs. Underlay becomes the sole heir to the Cloade family fortune.

Soon after, Hercule Poirot is visited by the sister-in-law of the deceased, who claims that she has been warned by a 'spirit' that Mrs. Underlay’s first husband is still alive. Using his renowned deductive skills, Poirot helps Mrs. Underlay, a twice-widowed woman, navigate the dangerous mystery involving murder and a mastermind with possibly two identities. Faced with numerous questions and motives, Poirot uses his intellect to solve the captivating mystery in Taken at the Flood.

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And Then There Were None is a mystery novel by Agatha Christie, which she considered the most difficult to write among her works. Set on a private island off the coast of Devon, ten strangers are invited by the mysterious UN Owen. However, upon arrival, they discover that their host is missing. The situation worsens when one of them is found dead, and the group realizes that one of them is a murderer, bound to kill again.

In And Then There Were None, Christie cleverly uses the nursery rhyme 'Ten Little Soldiers,' first introduced in the book, to provide clues to their eventual murders. As the guests are picked off one by one, the central question becomes: who among them is responsible for the mysterious killings? The book became the world’s best-selling mystery novel, with over 100 million copies sold, and is recognized as one of the best-selling books of all time, ranking sixth worldwide in sales.

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The A.B.C. Murders is a famous detective novel by Agatha Christie, featuring her iconic characters Hercule Poirot, Arthur Hastings, and Chief Inspector Japp. The story revolves around their investigation of a series of murders committed by an anonymous killer known as "ABC." The novel was first published in the UK by Collins Crime Club on January 6, 1936, and later in the US by Dodd, Mead and Company in the same year. It was warmly received in both the UK and the US upon its release.

This novel combines first-person and third-person narrative perspectives. The third-person sections are presented as reconstructed by Arthur Hastings, the first-person narrator of the story. The plot centers on a serial killer who targets victims in alphabetical order, starting with someone whose name begins with the letter A, with no clear motive behind the crimes.

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Cat Among the Pigeons is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, first published in the UK by Collins Crime Club on November 2, 1959, and in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company in March 1960. The novel weaves together political intrigue and international espionage, all set within a girls' school in England, though the story's origins trace back to the Middle East. One evening, two teachers investigating a mysterious flickering light in the sports hall, surrounded by lacrosse sticks, discover the body of a girl shot through the heart. With Hercule Poirot's help, the case slowly unravels.

The story of Cat Among the Pigeons was inspired by Agatha Christie's extensive travels. The novel was adapted for television in 2008, starring David Suchet as Poirot. While certain parts of the plot were altered, such as Poirot's early appearance, the adaptation remains fairly close to the original novel.

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