Top 20 Greatest Agatha Christie Mystery Novels

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton

Step into the shadowy world of mysteries and masterful puzzles with some of the most compelling stories penned by the Queen of Crime herself. From locked rooms to psychological thrillers, these tales brim with captivating characters, ingenious plots, and unforgettable reveals. Whether it's a wealthy family reunion gone deadly or a stranded train filled with secrets, get ready for twists that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Enjoy classics like “Murder on the Orient Express,” where Hercule Poirot must solve a murder on a snowbound train, or the chilling “And Then There Were None,” a gripping tale about strangers hunted on an isolated island. These novels showcase Agatha Christie's unparalleled ability to blend suspense and humanity in stories that have captivated readers worldwide for decades.

  • #20: "Lord Edgware Dies" (1933)
  • #19: "The Hollow" (1946)
  • #18: "After the Funeral" (1953)
  • #17: "The Body in the Library" (1942)
  • #16: "Cards on the Table" (1936)
  • #15: "4.50 From Paddington" (1957)
  • #14: "Endless Night" (1967)
  • #13: "The Murder at the Vicarage" (1930)
  • #12: "Curtain: Poirot's Last Case" (1975)
  • #11: "Crooked House" (1949)
  • #10: "The A.B.C. Murders" (1936)
  • #9: "Five Little Pigs" (1942)
  • #8: "Peril at End House" (1932)
  • #7: "Evil Under the Sun" (1941)
  • #6: "A Murder is Announced" (1950)
  • #5: "Death on the Nile" (1937)
  • #4: "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" (1920)
  • #3: "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" (1926)
  • #2: "Murder on the Orient Express" (1934)
  • #1: "And Then There Were None" (1939)

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