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: 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

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 ⭐️. Really liked this ending!

[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.

[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

[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.