Agatha Christie Books — Where to Start, Reading Order & Prices in Pakistan (2026)
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Updated November 2026 · Reading time: 7 minutes
Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time, and almost a century after her first book her mysteries still outsell most new thrillers. If you want to start reading Agatha Christie books but don't know where to begin with 66 detective novels and 14 short-story collections, this guide is for you. It explains who Poirot and Miss Marple are, which books to read first, and what each title on our shelf costs in Pakistan.
All the books below are in our Mystery, Crime & Detective collection, printed in Master Grade Quality and delivered anywhere in Pakistan with cash on delivery.
Quick answer: the 5 Agatha Christie books to read first
- And Then There Were None – Rs 745
- The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Rs 895
- Death on the Nile – Rs 895
- The A.B.C. Murders – Rs 745
- The Mysterious Affair at Styles – Rs 895
Order any four or five of these together and you cross the Rs 3,000 free-delivery mark.
Poirot, Marple or standalone? Understanding Christie's detectives
Most of Christie's novels belong to one of two series, plus a group of standalone books.
- Hercule Poirot – the fussy Belgian detective with the famous moustache who solves crimes with "the little grey cells". He appears in 33 novels and dozens of short stories.
- Miss Jane Marple – an elderly lady from the village of St Mary Mead who solves murders by noticing how people behave. She appears in 12 novels.
- Standalones – books with no regular detective. Some of Christie's very best work, including And Then There Were None, is in this group.
The good news for new readers: with very few exceptions, you do not need to read Christie in order. Each mystery is complete in itself. The main exception is Curtain, Poirot's final case, which should be read last.
Agatha Christie books we stock, in publication order
The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) – Poirot
Buy The Mysterious Affair at Styles – Rs 895
Christie's first novel and Poirot's first case. A wealthy woman is poisoned at a country house in Essex, and Poirot, a war refugee living nearby, is asked to investigate. It is the perfect place to meet Poirot and his friend Captain Hastings, who narrates.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) – Poirot
Buy The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Rs 895
Poirot has retired to a quiet village to grow vegetable marrows when a local man is found stabbed in his study. This book's ending shocked readers in 1926 and is still regularly voted one of the best crime novels ever written. Avoid spoilers at all costs.
The Mystery of the Blue Train (1928) – Poirot
Buy The Mystery of the Blue Train – Rs 745
An American heiress is murdered on the luxury train to the French Riviera and a famous ruby goes missing. Glamorous setting, a love story on the side, and a satisfying puzzle.
Three Act Tragedy (1935) – Poirot
Buy Three Act Tragedy – Rs 745
A clergyman dies after sipping a cocktail at a dinner party hosted by a famous actor. With no apparent motive, Poirot has to work out not only who did it but why.
The A.B.C. Murders (1936) – Poirot
Buy The A.B.C. Murders – Rs 745
A killer sends Poirot taunting letters before each murder, working through the alphabet: Alice Ascher in Andover, then a victim in Bexhill, and so on, each time leaving a railway guide by the body. One of the earliest "serial killer" mysteries, and fast-paced.
Death on the Nile (1937) – Poirot
Buy Death on the Nile – Rs 895
A rich young bride is shot on a cruise steamer sailing up the Nile in Egypt, and every passenger seems to have a reason to want her dead. Exotic setting, a love triangle, and one of Poirot's cleverest solutions. Perfect if you enjoyed the film.
And Then There Were None (1939) – standalone
Buy And Then There Were None – Rs 745
Ten strangers are invited to an island off the coast of Devon. One by one they are killed, following the lines of an old nursery rhyme, and there is no one else on the island. With over 100 million copies sold, it is the best-selling mystery novel ever written. If you only read one Christie, make it this one.
A Pocket Full of Rye (1953) – Miss Marple
Buy A Pocket Full of Rye – Rs 1,245
A businessman collapses at his office after tea, and grain is found in his pocket. When a young maid Miss Marple once trained is caught up in the case, she comes to help. A great introduction to Miss Marple's quiet, observant style.
Hickory Dickory Dock (1955) – Poirot
Buy Hickory Dickory Dock – Rs 745
Small thefts at a London student hostel, run by the sister of Poirot's secretary Miss Lemon, turn into murder. A lighter, character-driven Poirot.
The Unexpected Guest (play 1958; novel 1999)
Buy The Unexpected Guest – Rs 745
A stranger whose car breaks down in the fog walks into a house and finds a woman standing over her husband's body, gun in hand. Christie wrote this as a stage play; it was later turned into a novel by Charles Osborne. Short and full of twists.
Cat Among the Pigeons (1959) – Poirot
Buy Cat Among the Pigeons – Rs 1,145
Murder at an exclusive girls' school in England, linked to stolen jewels and a revolution in a Middle Eastern kingdom. Poirot arrives late in the story, which makes it a fun change of pace.
Elephants Can Remember (1972) – Poirot
Buy Elephants Can Remember – Rs 795
One of the last Poirot novels Christie wrote. Poirot and the crime writer Ariadne Oliver investigate a couple's deaths that happened years earlier, relying on people's memories. Best read once you already know Poirot.
Suggested reading order for beginners
- And Then There Were None – see why Christie is the queen of crime.
- The Mysterious Affair at Styles – meet Poirot from the start.
- The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – the twist everyone talks about.
- The A.B.C. Murders and Death on the Nile – Poirot at his best.
- A Pocket Full of Rye – switch to Miss Marple.
- Then any of the others, in any order.
Enjoyed Christie and want something more modern? Browse our Thriller & Suspense collection or try The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman (Rs 1,145), a cosy mystery written very much in the Christie tradition.
Ordering Agatha Christie books in Pakistan
- Cash on delivery to every city in Pakistan.
- Orders before 4 pm (Monday to Saturday) are dispatched the same day.
- Delivery Rs 199, or free on orders above Rs 3,000.
- 50,000+ orders delivered and rated 4.8★ on Google from 1,417 reviews.
- Looking for a Christie title not listed here, such as Murder on the Orient Express? WhatsApp us on 0332 1626626.
Frequently asked questions
Which Agatha Christie book should I read first?
And Then There Were None is the best starting point. If you want to begin with Poirot, start with The Mysterious Affair at Styles, his first case.
Do I need to read Agatha Christie books in order?
No. Almost every book is a complete mystery on its own. Only Curtain, Poirot's final case, should be saved for last.
How many books did Agatha Christie write?
She wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short-story collections, plus plays and six romance novels under the name Mary Westmacott.
What is the price of Agatha Christie books in Pakistan?
At OnlineBooksOutlet, single Agatha Christie novels currently cost Rs 745 to Rs 1,245, printed in Master Grade Quality, with cash on delivery.
