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The A.B.C. Murders (Hercule Poirot, #13)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Classics Mystery & Thriller

by Agatha Christie

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3.97 (49.5K ratings)
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description 232 pages

The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 49.5K reader ratings. First published in 1936. The book spans 232 pages.

About The A.B.C. Murders

When Alice Asher is murdered in Andover, Hercule Poirot is already on to the clues. Alphabetically speaking, it's one 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; then who will Victim C be?

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Author Agatha Christie
Published 1936
Pages 232
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.97 / 5.00
Total Ratings 49,513

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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49.5K ratings
With a rating of 3.97, The A.B.C. Murders is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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3.95
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The A.B.C. Murders?

The A.B.C. Murders is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The A.B.C. Murders worth reading?

Based on 49.5K reader ratings, The A.B.C. Murders has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The A.B.C. Murders?

The A.B.C. Murders has 232 pages.

Who wrote The A.B.C. Murders?

The A.B.C. Murders was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1936.

What is the ISBN for The A.B.C. Murders?

The ISBN-13 for The A.B.C. Murders is 9781579126250.0.

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