Agatha Christie books in order

What to say about Agatha Christie… Known as the “Queen of Crime”, she is one of the most prolific and widely read authors of mystery literature. Throughout his career, he wrote 66 detective novels and 14 collections of short stories., featuring iconic characters such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

His work has been translated into more than 100 languages, and his books have sold more than two billion copies worldwide. Here are some of the most popular books of all time. A detailed guide to the top series and standalone novels, organized chronologically by publication date:

Hercule Poirot series

Hercule Poirot, the meticulous Belgian detective with a sharp mind and a distinctive moustache, is perhaps Christie's most iconic character. He appears in 33 novels and more than 50 short stories.

1. The mysterious case of Styles (1920)

Hercule Poirot, a Belgian detective who has taken refuge in England, investigates the poisoning of a wealthy old lady at Styles Court. With his meticulous logic, he unravels a web of deceit and family secrets.

2. Murder on the golf course (1923)

Poirot receives a desperate letter pleading for help, but upon arriving in France, the sender has been murdered on a golf course. With a missing will and multiple suspects, the detective is faced with a case of false identity.

3. Poirot Investiga (1924)

A collection of short stories in which Poirot demonstrates his genius by solving mysteries ranging from murders to robberies and disappearances, with the help of his inseparable friend Hastings.

4. The big four (1927)

Poirot faces an international criminal organisation that threatens to destabilise the world. Conspiracies, murders and deception test his wits in a plot of espionage and crime.

5. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926)

A classic with an unexpected twist, in which Poirot investigates the death of Roger Ackroyd, a man who had just received information about the suicide of his lover. The ending revolutionized the mystery novel.

6. The mystery of the blue train (1928)

A valuable jewel disappears and a woman is murdered aboard the luxurious Blue Train. Poirot must uncover the connection between the two crimes in a story filled with deceit and greed.

7. Imminent danger (1932)

A wealthy young woman is convinced that someone is trying to kill her. Poirot, initially skeptical, soon discovers that her fears are justified, but it may be too late.

8. The Death of Lord Edgware (1933)

Poirot investigates the murder of an aristocrat who has apparently been killed by his wife, who has a perfect alibi. However, the detective suspects that it is all an elaborate trap.

9. Murder on the Orient Express (1934)

During a journey on the luxurious Orient Express train, a man is stabbed in his compartment. Trapped in the snow with the suspects, Poirot must solve the case before the train moves again.

10. Tragedy in three acts (1935)

A man is apparently poisoned to death at a social gathering, but Poirot suspects it was no accident. A meticulously planned script leads him to discover the truth.

11. Death in the clouds (1935)

A murder occurs on board a plane in mid-flight. Poirot, one of the passengers, must solve how the victim was poisoned without anyone noticing.

12. The mystery of the railway guide (1936)

A serial killer leaves a railway guide next to each of his victims. Poirot and Hastings follow the murderer's trail in a case that seems to play with the detective's logic.

13. Murder in Mesopotamia (1936)

During an archaeological dig in Iraq, the wife of the expedition leader is murdered. Visiting the site, Poirot must discover who is behind the crime in this exotic setting.

14. Cards on the table (1936)

An eccentric host hosts a dinner party for four detectives and four known criminals. During the evening, he is murdered while everyone is playing cards. Poirot investigates the peculiar group.

15. The silent witness (1937)

Poirot investigates the death of a wealthy old lady who apparently died of natural causes. However, a loyal dog seems to hold the key to the murder.

16. Death on the Nile (1937)

During a cruise on the Nile, a rich and beautiful woman is murdered. Poirot, who is on board, must unravel a story of jealousy and revenge.

17. Appointment with death (1938)

In the ruins of Petra, a cruel matriarch dies in a suspicious manner. Poirot, witness to the tension in the family, investigates the dark motives behind the crime.

18. Tragic Christmas (1939)

An elderly tyrant is murdered in his mansion during Christmas dinner. Poirot, with a family full of suspects, must find out who hated him enough to kill him.

19. A sad cypress (1940)

A young woman is accused of poisoning her love rival. Poirot investigates the case in a story where love, jealousy and ambition play a crucial role.

20. Death visits the dentist (1940)

Poirot is faced with an unusual case when his own dentist is found dead. What seemed like a suicide soon turns out to be a murder with multiple implications.

21. Death under the sun (1941)

At an idyllic seaside resort, a famous actress is murdered. Poirot, on holiday, becomes embroiled in a case where everyone present seems to have a motive.

22. Five little pigs (1942)

A woman convicted of murdering her husband dies in prison. Years later, her daughter asks Poirot to reopen the case to prove her innocence.

23. Blood in the pool (1946)

A woman is found dead in the swimming pool of a mansion. Poirot investigates the family intrigues and jealousies behind the crime.

24. The Labors of Hercules (1947)

A collection of stories in which Poirot faces cases inspired by the twelve labours of the mythological hero Hercules.

25. High tides of life (1948)

A different work by Christie, where she explores a story of love and family relationships with an undercurrent of mystery.

26. Eight cases of Poirot (1951)

Another collection of short stories in which Poirot uses his intellect to solve different crimes and enigmas.

27. Mrs. McGinty is dead (1952)

Poirot investigates the execution of a man convicted of murdering his landlady, but soon discovers that the truth is much more complex.

28. After the funeral (1953)

Following the death of a wealthy patriarch, one of his relatives suggests he was murdered, but is found dead shortly afterwards. Poirot must solve both crimes.

29. Murder on Hickory Street (1955)

Poirot investigates a series of robberies and a murder in a student residence, where each stolen object seems to have a meaning.

30. The Nasse House Temple (1956)

A murder occurs at a children's party. Poirot, with his meticulous logic, discovers that the crime was planned long before the celebration.

31. A cat in the dovecote (1959)

At an exclusive girls' boarding school, a student is murdered. Poirot faces spies and international secrets.

32. The clocks (1963)

Poirot investigates a murder where clocks play a key role. Each clue seems to contradict the previous one.

33. Third girl (1966)

A young woman claims to have committed a murder, but cannot remember who she killed. Poirot is faced with a psychological mystery.

34. The apples (1969)

At a Halloween party, a girl claims to have witnessed a murder years ago, but no one believes her until she is found dead.

35. Elephants can remember (1972)

Poirot investigates an old murder-suicide that remains unsolved, facing the conflicting memories of witnesses.

36. Poirot's First Cases (1974)

A collection of the first mysteries that Poirot solved in his early days as a detective.

37. Curtain (1975)

Poirot, in his latest investigation, returns to Styles to confront a murderer who has acted with total impunity for years.

Miss Marple series

Miss Marple is a seemingly harmless old woman who lives in the village of St. Mary Mead, but she possesses a keen capacity for observation and deduction.

1. Death in the vicarage (1930)

The murder of a colonel in the village of St. Mary Mead leads Miss Marple to demonstrate her intelligence for the first time.

2. A corpse in the library (1942)

The corpse of an unknown young woman appears in the library of a respectable couple. Miss Marple gets involved to solve the mystery.

3. The trick of the mirrors (1952)

Miss Marple visits an old friend and becomes embroiled in a murder mystery in a grand mansion filled with mirrors and secrets.

4. A murder is announced (1950)

An advertisement in a local newspaper announces a murder that actually occurs. Miss Marple must discover the identity of the killer before he strikes again.

5. Nemesis (1971)

Miss Marple is instructed to solve a mystery without any prior clues, relying only on her intuition.

Featured Independent Novels

Although Poirot and Miss Marple are her best-known characters, Christie also wrote stand-alone novels that have been very popular.

1. And there were none left (And then there were none) (1939)

Ten people are invited to a mysterious island and begin to die one by one. Considered one of his best works.

2. The man in the brown suit (1924)

A young adventurer becomes embroiled in a dangerous international plot after witnessing the death of a stranger.

3. Eternal night (1967)

A psychological story about a seemingly perfect marriage that becomes entangled in a tragic curse.