The ABC Murders (Poirot)

“The ABC Murders” is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1936, featuring her renowned Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. In this gripping tale, Poirot faces a serial killer who taunts him with a series of murders, each corresponding to a letter of the alphabet.

Synopsis: The story begins with a letter addressed to Hercule Poirot, signed “A.B.C.,” warning him of an impending murder. The killer follows through, committing a murder in Andover. Subsequent letters and murders occur in Bexhill and Churston, each meticulously planned to correspond to the next letter in the alphabet. Poirot, along with his friend Captain Hastings, embarks on a methodical investigation to uncover the identity of the elusive murderer.

Key Themes:

• Psychological Profiling: The novel delves into the mind of a serial killer, exploring the motivations and patterns behind the crimes.
• Justice and Morality: Christie examines the concepts of justice and the moral complexities involved in bringing a criminal to account.
• Deductive Reasoning: The narrative showcases Poirot’s exceptional skills in logical deduction and his methodical approach to solving crimes.