I joined the Read Christie 2025 Challenge with Agatha Christie Ltd. If you want to take the challenge, you can visit the official website or their various social media channels to learn more.
This month’s theme is detectives, and my book is The A.B.C. Murders.
Synopsis
When Alice Asher is murdered in Andover, Hercule Poirot is already looking into the clues. Alphabetically speaking, it’s one letter down, twenty-five to go. There’s a serial killer on the loose. His macabre calling card is to leave the ABC Railway Guide beside each victim’s body. But if A is for Alice Asher, bludgeoned to death in Andover, and B is for Betty Bernard, strangled with her belt on the beach at Bexhill, who will then be Victim C? More importantly, why is this happening?
Thoughts
I can see why this story is regarded as one of Christie’s best! The plot was intricate, and the sense of urgency was turned up. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The characters were colorful and the banter was superb. Add this one to your TBR if you enjoy quick reads or mysteries.
★★★★★
Question
What is your last five-star read?