Death on the Nile

Name: Death on the Nile
Rating: 7.6 (325 reviews)
ISBN: 9780062073556

By Agatha Christie

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“A top-notch literary brainteaser.” –New York Times

Soon to be a major motion picture sequel to Murder on the Orient Express with a screenplay by Michael Green, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh alongside Gal Gadot—coming Feb 11, 2022!

Beloved detective Hercule Poirot embarks on a journey to Egypt in one of Agatha Christie’s most famous mysteries.

The tranquility of a luxury cruise along the Nile was shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway had been shot through the head. She was young, stylish, and beautiful. A girl who had everything . . . until she lost her life.

Hercule Poirot recalled an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: “I’d like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger.” Yet under the searing heat of the Egyptian sun, nothing is ever quite what it seems.

A sweeping mystery of love, jealousy, and betrayal, Death on the Nile is one of Christie’s most legendary and timeless works.

“Death on the Nile is perfect.” —The Guardian

“One of her best. . . . First rate entertainment.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Published Feb 1, 2011

304 pages

Average rating: 7.6

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Books&Paints

Jun 12, 2026

6/10 stars

The beginning of the book is Awfully slow. but it catches pace at the end.

Lidz

Jul 30, 2025

8/10 stars

“Death on the Nile” is Agatha Christie at her finest! Enter another Poirot mystery, this time on the decks of a Nile cruise! This has one of my favorite casts out of all the Christie mysteries I’ve read and there were enough “red herrings” to keep me guessing at the plot. Throughly enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone who likes a good murder mystery.

SunnyDay

May 12, 2025

8/10 stars

I like this

Megan Trusley

Apr 03, 2024

8/10 stars

This was my first Agatha Christie read! The character introduction was slow for me, but once the characters all boarded the Karnak, the story really took off! I did enjoy the detail brought to each of the characters. About halfway through the book, I predicted how it would end. However, I did find myself not being able to put it down in order to find out who carried out the murder and if my prediction was true. Overall, this is a very fast read that will keep you on your toes.

Jhutch1324

Oct 09, 2023

9/10 stars

A classic AC novel, I don't even need to say anymore.