Reading Order Guide
Poirot Reading Order
Complete Order
All 7 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Poirot series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
A classic, twisty Adult mystery built around country house murder, poirot debut, poison. 296 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
A twisty, witty Adult mystery built around unreliable narrator, village murder, poirot. 312 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The ABC Murders
A tense, procedural Adult mystery built around serial killer, alphabet pattern, poirot. 256 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Death on the Nile
A atmospheric, twisty Adult mystery built around cruise, love triangle murder, poirot. 352 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Hercule Poirot's Christmas
A festive, twisty Adult mystery built around christmas murder, locked room, family. 272 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Evil Under the Sun
A atmospheric, witty Adult mystery built around beach resort, love triangle, poirot. 256 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Five Little Pigs
A atmospheric, psychological Adult mystery built around cold case, multiple perspectives, poirot. 256 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
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FAQ
Poirot Series Questions
Read the Poirot series in publication order: 1. The Mysterious Affair at Styles, 2. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, 3. The ABC Murders, 4. Death on the Nile, 5. Hercule Poirot's Christmas, 6. Evil Under the Sun, 7. Five Little Pigs. This is the intended reading order by Agatha Christie.
The Poirot series has 7 books totaling 2,000 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
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