Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
A renowned Belgian detective finds himself embroiled in a complex murder case aboard the luxurious Orient Express train. The victim is a wealthy American businessman with numerous enemies, and the train's diverse passenger list includes individuals of varying nationalities and backgrounds, each with their own secrets. As the train is halted due to a snowdrift, the detective must race against time to solve the murder before the train reaches its destination and the murderer has a chance to escape.
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- 11th on Tozai Mystery Best 100 (2012 Revision) (Shūkan Bunshun (Japanese Newspaper))
- 41st on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
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