CPL's Book a Week Challenge discussion

Agatha Christie is often referred to as the Queen of Crime or Queen of Mystery. She wrote over 60 detective novels as well as numerous short stories and even a play. Her works have been read by billions. A few of what we now consider to be mystery tropes were started by her. She is known for that surprise twist at the end; the one where you think you have it figured out, only to see it all collapse.

And Then There Were None is one of her most famous novels. Not connected with any of her famous detectives, it is a stand alone story about a group of strangers trapped on an island. And then people start dying.

And Then There Were None was my first introduction to Christie, back in the early 2000s. I read it and was hooked. I have spent the years since trying to read through all her works (it's been a slow process), but this novel will always be one of my top favorites. You might think you know what's going on, but you probably don't.

Have you ever read anything by the Queen of Crime? If so, what works of hers have been your favorite? If you read And Then There Were None before, what did you think of it? (Please don't spoil the twist).

I've read Murder on the Orient Express, Murder at the Vicarage, and The Body in the Library; and I've seen many more through PBS, and the newest movie version of Murder on the Orient Express. Based in part on the movies, my favorites are the Marple books, although I think I might prefer Kenneth Branagh to David Suchet's Poirot.