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Hercule Poirot Books in Order

31 books by Agatha Christie · 1920-1975 · Mystery , Crime , Graphic Novels

group of novels, short stories and one play written by Agatha Christie

Entries without a number are not numbered in the source data - they are placed by publication date, which is usually but not always the intended reading order.

Where to start with Hercule Poirot

Most readers start with The A.B.C. Murders, the earliest book in the series. Where entries are not numbered by the publisher, we list them by publication date.

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Hercule Poirot series FAQ

How many books are in the Hercule Poirot series?
There are 31 books in the Hercule Poirot series by Agatha Christie, published between 1920 and 1975.
What is the first Hercule Poirot book?
The A.B.C. Murders, published in 1936, is the first book in the Hercule Poirot series.
What is the latest Hercule Poirot book?
Curtain (1975) is the most recent Hercule Poirot book in our catalogue.
Do you have to read the Hercule Poirot books in order?
The Hercule Poirot books are not numbered by the publisher. Most readers start with The A.B.C. Murders and follow publication order, which is the order listed above.

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