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Hercule Poirot Collections

by Agatha Christie

10 books Started 1947 Latest 2019
Publication Reading Order

The Hercule Poirot Collections is a Cozy Mystery / Crime Fiction series by Agatha Christie, made up of 10 books published between 1947 and 2019. It begins with The Labours of Hercules / The Labors of Hercules (1947), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Grey Cells of Mr. Poirot (2019), spanning 72 years of storytelling.

10books
72years active
6decades
~8yrs between books
2019latest release
# Title Year Buy
1940s
1 The Labours of Hercules / The Labors of Hercules 1947 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Witness for the Prosecution 1948 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1950s
3 The Under Dog and Other Stories 1951 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
4 Poirot's Early Cases 1974 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
5 Hercule Poirot's Casebook ( By: Maxim Jakubowski) 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
7 The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 The Double Clue 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Early Cases of Hercule PoirotLatest 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Grey Cells of Mr. Poirot 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Hercule Poirot Collections series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Hercule Poirot Collections series?

Start with The Labours of Hercules / The Labors of Hercules (1947), the first book in the Hercule Poirot Collections series by Agatha Christie. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Hercule Poirot Collections series?

There are 10 books in the Hercule Poirot Collections series by Agatha Christie, published between 1947 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Hercule Poirot Collections series?

The first book in the Hercule Poirot Collections series is The Labours of Hercules / The Labors of Hercules, published in 1947 by Agatha Christie.

What is the latest book in the Hercule Poirot Collections series?

The most recent book in the Hercule Poirot Collections series is The Grey Cells of Mr. Poirot (2019) by Agatha Christie.

Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was a prolific British writer of detective fiction, considered the "Queen of Crime." Born in Devon, England, Christie published over 60 detective novels and 150 short stories featuring iconic characters such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her intricate plots, suspenseful storytelling, and astute psychological insights captivated readers worldwide. Christie's works have sold over two billion copies globally, making her one of the best-selling authors of all time. She received numerous awards, including the Mystery Writers of America's Grand Master Award (1955), and was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1971). Christie's masterful ability to weave complex mysteries with memorable characters established her as a literary legend whose works continue to be enjoyed by generations of readers.

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