Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery

by Agatha Christie

Step aboard the luxurious Orient Express for one of the most famous murder mysteries ever written. In Murder on the Orient Express, world-renowned detective Hercule Poirot faces one of his most baffling cases when American millionaire Samuel Ratchett is found murdered in his locked cabin. Trapped by a snowstorm, Poirot must uncover the killer among a train full of intriguing suspects — each hiding secrets and lies. As the investigation deepens, a shocking truth about justice and revenge is revealed.

Written by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, this classic train mystery novel delivers suspense, unforgettable characters, and an ingenious solution that has captivated readers for generations. Whether you're a longtime fan of Hercule Poirot mysteries or new to Agatha Christie's detective fiction, Murder on the Orient Express is an essential addition to any mystery lover's library.

What This Book Offers

A classic locked-room murder mystery set aboard the iconic Orient Express.

Brilliant detective work from Hercule Poirot, one of literature’s greatest detectives.

A suspenseful and atmospheric story full of twists, lies, and hidden motives.

An exploration of justice and morality, raising timeless ethical questions.

A masterpiece by Agatha Christie, perfect for fans of crime, mystery, and detective fiction.

Genres: Book Club, Fiction, Classics

293 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2025

About the author

Agatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie Mallowan.

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has been performed in the West End of London since 1952. A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime". She also wrote six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. In 1971, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies.

This best-selling author of all time wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in romance. Her books sold more than a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. According to Index Translationum, people translated her works into 103 languages at least, the most for an individual author. Of the most enduring figures in crime literature, she created Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. She atuhored The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in the history of modern theater.

Associated Names:
Agata Christie
Agata Kristi
Агата Кристи (Russian)
Агата Крісті (Ukrainian)
Αγκάθα Κρίστι (Greek)
アガサ クリスティ (Japanese)
阿嘉莎·克莉絲蒂 (Chinese)

Reviews

[Paris (parismaereads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Quick Takes:
- 5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Genre 📚 murder mystery
- Language 🤐 mild, God’s name in vain
- Spice ❤️‍🔥 none
- Content 🤔 past death of child, murder

Wowowowowowowwwwww

Setting the stage: this was a reread for me, I read this title 8 years ago, and saw the movie around the same time frame. Had no recollection of what happened in either of them.

I approached this book with the goal to finally solve the case before Poirot. I had a theory midway through that I realized wasn’t correct, however a part of it was. And then, with 20 pages left, all the pieces came together. However, I feel like something was jogged in my brain with having encountered this mystery before, and that’s how I was able to put it together, otherwise I don’t know if I would’ve gotten there, maybe though.

This is a locked room mystery, Christie gives you all the clues you need to piece a big part of it together. Still wasn’t sure I had the ending right until the final page but wow. Wow wow. Glad to know this is still a top favorite Agatha Christie 👏🏼

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 ⭐️. Really liked this ending!

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just a great book! Fun and easy to read with an ending you just really don't see coming. Christie is a master of the murder mystery. Because it was written in the 1930s, you are back in a time when you didn't have fingerprinting, video cameras everywhere, and cell phones to use as evidence to help you wrap up a case. So the journey to solving a murder mystery becomes much more convoluted and interesting and Agathe Christie can take you down some unforeseen roads!

I listened to this on Audible and Dan Stevens did a pretty good job with the narration - save for Mrs. Hubbard who sounded like Dustin Hoffman playing Tootsie.

[Imke Eveleigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very charming story! Was lengthy at times but the conclusion was well done 🫶🏼

[Tina L Covington · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the Queen of mystery beat books ever

Agatha Christie is most definitely the queen of mysteries and a women before her time.

The famous train expectedly full for this time of year by a group of strangers, including M. Poirot, the famous Belgian detective.

One upon the train is murdered and the train is stopped by a snow storm. Everybody seems to have an alibi and no reason to murder the man.

Who did it? Poirot must use his little grey cells and solve it before the train is rescued.

[Stephanie Glad · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Read for a book club. I enjoy reading classics and thought this held up well, especially since I had a vague memory of the movie, so somewhat remembered the outcome. It was fun to see if the little clues I thought I found were in fact part of the solution. I am ashamed to say it was my first AC book but it won’t be my last.

[Pacifixer · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book is amazing, but this edition is a crime against literature. It's as if it was an AI transcript of an audio version. Typos on every page, the worst formatting I've ever seen, ridiculous grammatical errors.
I strongly urge you to buy a different edition.

[Charles Locher · Rating 5 out of 5]

my first Agatha Christie novel

Enjoyed her writing and the convoluted plot. 99¢ on Amazon might explain the sloppy editing. One man’s 4 letter name changed spelling for a couple pages, Count was spelled Cpunt, wit (with) many other mistakes.

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ my first Agatha Christie book and I really enjoyed it!! This was a nice cozy mystery, perfect for winter break. I feel like mystery isn’t quite my genre of choice, but I would love to read more of her books.

[Kirsten Desorcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story itself is great, a classic but perhaps it is just my ebook that is flawed because there were multiple spelling errors and the "French" was not French - but a series of misspelt words that sound close to the French words. I found the spelling errors and poor French to be frustrating, as I constantly had to stop and try to figure out what is being said.

[Stephanie Ellis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Frustrating Typographical Errors

Frustrating typographical errors made this book difficult to read. My suggestion is, just get the Audio book and listen instead.

[Lindsey Mcelroy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amazon kindle version had so many typos. Ending was fantastic!

[Gina Whitlock · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a pretty good read - collective murder. Just not my favorite.

[Vasantha Krishna · Rating 5 out of 5]

interesting read

Very interesting read of another Agatha Christie classic. Gripping and keeps the reader guessing as to who could be the perpetrator.

[Christy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did a slow read on this short book and amazingly it worked well. Liked this one much better than her last, I can see why it’s a classic.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Amelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read and enjoyed the twist.
A lot of spelling mistakes throughout this version though.

[Sonia Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best

My favorite mystery with my favorite detective. A page turner in who done it? I couldn't put it down. I'd even wake up in the middle of the night to read it

[SarahElisabeth Ellison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trying to get into my mystery era and this was a great way to start

[Belle · Rating 3 out of 5]

how to get away with murder

Not my preferred style of writing, but I enjoyed it. I like how it ended best of all. The story is truly dark and sad but kept light.

[Sheree Ervin · Rating 5 out of 5]

very much worth the read.

If you have watched the movies, this truly gives you a sense of Poirot and his feelings behind the choices made.

[Emma Cami · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was a pretty good story, i was a bit confused near the end but it was enjoyable. the writing took time to get us to but i enjoyed it.