HomeMysteryThe A.B.C. Murders

Cover of The A.B.C. Murders

Mystery · 1936 · PG

The A.B.C. Murders

by Agatha Christie

A serial killer taunts Poirot. An alphabetical trail of murder.

A is for Ascher, cudgeled in Andover. B is for Barnard, strangled in Bexhill. C is for Clarke, struck down in Churston. Beside each body is an A.B.C. Railway guide; before each murder Hercule Poirot is notified. In one of Christie's most twisted tales, the meticulous Belgian sleuth must navigate the eerie maze of a serial killer's mind. D is for Doncaster, where the next victim dies... E is for evidence, ingeniously analyzed.

For12+GenreMysteryLength256 pagesRead time~7.1 hoursCommunity ratings0

This analysis was generated by AI from publicly available reader reviews, literary criticism, and book discussions. It has not been verified by a BookLens community reviewer and may contain errors. Be the first to verify →

Content snapshot

Flag an inaccuracy →

What's in this book, at a glance — five things readers want to know before they start.

Violence

Some

Multiple murders

Language

None

None

Sexual Content

None

None

Substance Use

None

None

Emotional Intensity

Some

Psychological complexity

What this book is about

An alternate edition of Christie's famous ABC serial killer mystery. Poirot receives advance letters from a murderer who signs himself A.B.C. and kills according to a geographical alphabet. One of Christie's most innovative plots.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Classic mystery; appropriate for all ages

Reader Verification

Be the first to verify
this rating

Have you read The A.B.C. Murders? Submit a community rating to confirm or correct the AI estimate. Your review helps other readers make an informed choice.

Rate this book →

Free · ~5 minutes · No account required

Similar reads

More Mystery books from the catalog.

Think this AI estimate is off?

Flag an inaccuracy →

Where to Buy

Affiliate links — BookLens earns a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Buy on Amazon →