5 Best Agatha Christie Books To Read: Mysteries That Still Thrill Readers

Integrated with the ingenious plot, this book is an excellent work of Agatha Christie. It truly suggests that she does not need any of her Eyeconic detectives to make a story full of mystery and thrill. The story begins with 10 strangers stuck in an island mansion who are dying one after another. Before each death, one could hear a haunting nursery rhyme. The real thriller kicks in when everyone realizes this: that the killer is one of them. In a tight setting, this book has done wonders in cleaning up so that you do not have to go far or create a multifaceted plot to make it interesting. Even with a basic and gradual format, Agatha certainly nails hitting the perfect mysterious nerve. Over the period of time, it has been called a baffling mystery by the critics and is regarded as one of the best mystery books to exist. 

Undoubtedly, one of the Agatha Christie books with Poirot brings back the iconic detective who takes you through the journey of Dr. James Sheppard, who, under mysterious circumstances, murders himself. Often described as a masterpiece, this novel took the readers on an unexpected and not-so-generic journey. Since the Sheppard was a trusted companion of Poirot, it takes you to the personal affairs and hidden clues that could help unearth the mystery behind Sheppard’s murder. It has been successfully recognized by the Crime Writers’ Association, making it a benchmark. 

Set in an exotic location on the Nile River in Egypt, this story is both glamorous and claustrophobic. It is an excellent choice to keep you on the edge of your seat and throws unexpected twists and turns at you. It features none other than the detective Poirot, who is known for his unmatched psychological and investigative skills marked by his signature calmness. He makes his way through the complex roads of jealousy, greed, and revenge, making him a top choice. The novel works through the obsessive love to betrayal and hidden motives that eventually lead to murder. The book sensitively unwraps layer by layer, looking beyond a typical “whodunit” book. 

The book starts with the dead body being found in a welding couple's library. A beautiful young woman in an evening dress! truly a start to an unputdownable thriller. As the book progresses, it takes you through the chilling and intricate mystery that brings characters to life. Miss Marple, one of Agatha Christie’s iconic characters, steps in to solve the case that even the police have to put down. She takes you with the twists and turns, making you judge and suspect every character in the pursuit of finding the real killer. The novel is tightly written and keeps a fast pace, ensuring to not bore you.

Yet another Poirot classic, this book by Agatha Christie is truly one of a kind. The Belgian detective manages to fascinate you with his brilliance. He is the perfect blend of methodical thinking with a powerful appearance that makes the room turn to him. Based on the famous Orient Express, the book follows the journey of a group of passengers stuck with a murderer. Styled with the classic whodunit format, this book adds suspense and urgency, keeping you on the edge of your seat. Filled with the cleverest twists ever, it certainly fills you with the unethical respect for the killer and the sweet surprise for your mystery-loving self.