- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Collins Crime; (Reissue) edition (3 Aug 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0002310147
- ISBN-13: 978-0002310147
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,568,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“There is no more cunning player of the murder game than Agatha Christie”
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“A masterwork of carefully concealed artifice… most stunningly original”
Julian Symons
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"There is no more cunning player of the murder game than Agatha Christie." Sunday Times "A masterwork of carefully concealed artifice! most stunningly original." Julian Symons "An Agatha Christie triumph." Morning Post "The best thing she has ever written, compact, witty and horribly exciting." Sunday Referee "An entirely original idea." Daily Telegraph "Mrs Christie has invented an entirely new plot for a detective story -- a difficult thing in these days; she is to be congratulated on the perfection of her invention." The Times "Her best yet. Where does she get hold of these brilliant notions?" Bristol Evening Post "Vive Hercule Poirot! He is back again ! and I, for one, am thrilled to the marrow bones ! the most amazing finale for sheer ingenuity that I have ever come across ! Mrs Christie has pulled it off yet again." The Bystander
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Fans of Christie have marvelled at the 'quaint english country village with a dark secret' stories that we have known and loved for years. What a delightful departure in the ABC Murders. A brutal serial killer goades Hercule Poirot with clues as to the next victim, but he always arrives too late to save them. Why has the killer chosen to write to Hercule Poirot? What have the victims got in common? When will the killer strike again? A very clever and thoroughly enjoyable read.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is Dame Agatha at her best. A series of apparently motiveless murders connected only by the victim's initials, and copies of the "ABC of London" being left at the scene of the crimes. The readers attention is kept to the end. Certainly not a time waster for Christie fans. An enduring classic.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A fiendish puzzle, revolving around a series of totally random alphabetical murders and a sinister calling card of an ABC railway guide. Poirot has to be at this best to solve this superb mystery. The plot is exciting and the twists will keep you going right up to the end.
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Another excellent radio drama production...
John Moffatt is the perfect radio Poirot bringing life to the character in each scene. This production dating from 2000 has a strong cast and I would highlight Simon Williams and... Read more
Published 16 days ago by C. FULLER
Almost too good
This book just shows how great Agatha Christie's books truly are. I am a lover of murder mysteries, I can't stop watching them on TV: Diagnosis Murder; Murder She Wrote; Midsomer... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. David Watson
ABC Murders Agatha Christie
Lovley book, nice presentation front cover, excellent story, bought this for my husband as this is his favourite of all the Christie stories, also brilliant film ... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Diazee
One of the best
This was one of the first Christie books I read - a long time ago now - and I thought it was pretty bad. When I reread it I entirely revised my youthful opinion. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Junius
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My first Agatha Christie book, and I can't wait for my next one to arrive in the post. Just like the films the twist in the story unknown until the very end.
Published 8 months ago by Victoria Lavington
Brilliant,brilliant,brilliant..What more can I say?
This is the first Agatha Christie book I've read. Obviously Ive seen Poirrot on TV, but only a couple of episodes. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Gary R. Smith
But Audio
Story is perfect but listen to the audio is not Christie's English.It is US English. I prefer to listen English writers books in UK English.Amazon must find different riders.
Published 11 months ago by Kubra
ABC Murders
This item arrived on time and in great condition. Luckily the package was 'puppy proof' as the new member of the household got to it before I did!
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. I. E. Allen
A good and different approach to Poirot
This Poirot novel, narrated by Captain Hastings, differs somewhat from the norm. The killer has written to Poirot to announce his act in advance, and so the famous detective joins... Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. R. Johnson-Rollings
Very unusual Christie story. Brilliant!
An unknown person challenges Poirot to solve murders of unconnected people by means of a series of letters, one letter sent before each murder. Read more
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