1
by Anthony Horowitz
4.22017496 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a clever and methodical tone that will resonate with Murder on the Orient Express fans.
10 Best Books Like Murder on the Orient Express
If you loved Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Murder on the Orient Express are:
- 1Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
- 2Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
- 3We Solve Murders: A Novel by Richard Osman4.4#1
- 4Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson4.0
- 5The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict4.2
- 6My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis4.0
- 7Murder at Lincoln's Gala by Colleen Cambridge4.0
- 8The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith0#1
- 9The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton0#1
- 10The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley0#1
When the luxurious Orient Express becomes snowbound in the mountains, wealthy passenger Samuel Ratchett is found murdered in his locked compartment, stabbed twelve times. With no escape from the isolated train, brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot must identify the killer from among Ratchett's fellow passengers—each harboring secrets and potential motives for murder.
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2
by Jess Kidd
4.32026336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and unsettling tone that will resonate with Murder on the Orient Express fans.
3
We Solve Murders: A Novel
A New #1 (works standalone)by Richard Osman
4.42025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and entertaining tone that will resonate with Murder on the Orient Express fans.
4
by Kate Atkinson
4.02025320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a wry and observational tone that will resonate with Murder on the Orient Express fans.
5
by Marie Benedict
4.22025310 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a scholarly and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Murder on the Orient Express fans.
6
by Lee Hollis
4.02025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and engaging tone that will resonate with Murder on the Orient Express fans.
7
by Colleen Cambridge
4.02025274 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a serious and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Murder on the Orient Express fans.
8
The Cuckoo's Calling
Cormoran Strike #1 (works standalone)by Robert Galbraith
02020545 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a gritty but grounded tone that will resonate with Murder on the Orient Express fans.
9
The Quiche of Death
Agatha Raisin #1 (works standalone)by M.C. Beaton
02010
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and cozy tone that will resonate with Murder on the Orient Express fans.
10
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
Flavia De Luce #1 (works standalone)by Alan Bradley
02009
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a witty and charming tone that will resonate with Murder on the Orient Express fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Murder on the Orient Express
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Closest match |
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| We Solve Murders: A Novel | Richard Osman | 4.4 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Death at the Sign of the Rook | Kate Atkinson | 4.0 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| The Queens of Crime | Marie Benedict | 4.2 | 2025 | 310 | Similar vibes |
| My Father Always Finds Corpses | Lee Hollis | 4.0 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Lincoln's Gala | Colleen Cambridge | 4.0 | 2025 | 274 | Similar vibes |
| The Cuckoo's Calling | Robert Galbraith | 0 | 2020 | 545 | Similar vibes |
| The Quiche of Death | M.C. Beaton | 0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie | Alan Bradley | 0 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Murder on the Orient Express?
The most similar books to Murder on the Orient Express are Magpie Murders, Murder at Gulls Nest, We Solve Murders: A Novel.
What should I read after Murder on the Orient Express?
After finishing Murder on the Orient Express, readers most commonly pick up Magpie Murders next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Agatha Christie, such as The Murder at the Vicarage.
Who writes books like Agatha Christie?
Authors similar to Agatha Christie include Clayton Rawson, Stuart Turton, Rex Stout, Richard Osman, Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
What genre is Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express is a Mystery novel by Agatha Christie, published in 2024. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express is 288 pages long.
About Murder on the Orient Express
Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is trapped on a train with a killer in his most famous mystery from Agatha Christie. Now with a beautiful new series look.“The murderer is with us-on the train now . . .”Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Without a shred of doubt, one of his fellow passengers is the murderer.Isolated by the storm, detective Hercule Poirot must find the killer among a dozen of the dead man's enemies, before the murderer decides to strike again.