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Unlocking Poirot's Mysteries: Explore 5 Agatha Christie Classics.

|  Hercule Poirot once said, “If you will forgive me for being personal, I do not like your face, Mr. Ratchett.” If you haven't heard of him before, Hercule Poirot is a fictional detective created by novelist Agatha Christie . Much loved and long-lived, the Belgian detective appears in several of her most iconic mysteries. No hard feelings, but Poirot often seems to be the kind of person who is a little obnoxious and frustrating to deal with, but again with his brilliant grey cells, comes a handful of drama.  If you're looking for a quick detective read or want to break out of a reading slump with a fast-paced mystery, Poirot is your guy. Here are the novels, ranked in the order I enjoyed them the most: 1. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Genre: Murder Mystery This is my second-favourite Christie novel — her writing at its best. I could not guess the murderer until the very end; it kept me on my toes and almost made me pull my hair out. One of the greatest detective endings ever w...
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Unlocking Poirot's Mysteries: Explore 5 Agatha Christie Classics.


|  Hercule Poirot once said, “If you will forgive me for being personal, I do not like your face, Mr. Ratchett.”

If you haven't heard of him before, Hercule Poirot is a fictional detective created by novelist Agatha Christie. Much loved and long-lived, the Belgian detective appears in several of her most iconic mysteries. No hard feelings, but Poirot often seems to be the kind of person who is a little obnoxious and frustrating to deal with, but again with his brilliant grey cells, comes a handful of drama. 

If you're looking for a quick detective read or want to break out of a reading slump with a fast-paced mystery, Poirot is your guy. Here are the novels, ranked in the order I enjoyed them the most:

1. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Genre: Murder Mystery

This is my second-favourite Christie novel — her writing at its best. I could not guess the murderer until the very end; it kept me on my toes and almost made me pull my hair out. One of the greatest detective endings ever written among all Christie books.

2. Murder on the Orient Express

Genre: Train Mystery

A glamorous snow-stopped train, one dead passenger, and a compartment full of people stinking with secrets tightly connected to the victim. I finished this book in one sitting because the final reveal is absolutely impressive. A must-read classic.

3. Peril at End House

Genre: Suspenseful Puzzle

Among all the Poirot novels I’ve read, this one feels different — slow-burning, psychological, and wonderfully dramatic. The seaside setting, old castle, and casual misdirections create the perfect mood. Nick Buckley, a strong female lead, is an intriguing and unpredictable character. This book is a classic example of how Poirot notices the “little things” everyone else overlooks.

4. The A.B.C. Murders

Genre: Serial Killer Thriller

A serial killer taunts the city and laughs in the face of Poirot with alphabetical precision. Each new letter challenges the detective while the killer hops on town to town committing crimes. The pacing is quick, and the story makes you suspect every single character you meet. If you want a thrilling, high-tension Poirot novel that feels different from the usual country-house murder, this one is perfect.

5. Death on the Nile

Genre: Travel Mystery

Why is this book so dramatic? Because it has everything,  jealousy, a love triangle, a luxury cruise, and of course what we all look forward to, a murder.  Against the beautiful backdrop of the Nile, Poirot becomes the unlucky vacationer who must sort through love triangles, hidden grudges and heightened emotions of a newlywed couple on their honeymoon cruise.

On a scale of 10 (because let’s be honest, we’re not putting “1” for Agatha Christie) to “extremely intriguing”, how would you arrange the order?
Let me know in the comments!

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