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The New Hercule Poirot Mysteries
The New Hercule Poirot Mysteries series by Sophie Hannah has 6 known books (6 published) and is best read in publication order, starting with The Monogram Murders (2014). The latest book with a fully recorded publication date is The Last Death of the Year. Sophie Hannah wrote the series; it was continued by Sophie Hannah.
- Books
- 6 known books (6 novels)
- Published
- 6
- First published
- 2014
- Status
- ongoing
- Shelved under
- Mystery & Crime
- Last checked
Start here: The Monogram Murders (2014) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The date order of published books and any announced future entries — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
The Monogram Murders
The Monogram Murders (2014, 320 pages) introduces Edward Catchpool, a Scotland Yard inspector who becomes Poirot's regular Watson-figure for the series, in a triple-murder puzzle set in a London hotel -- Sophie Hannah's first authorized continuation, keeping Christie's fair-play plotting while writing in her own voice.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Monogram Murders - Book 2:
Closed Casket
Closed Casket (2016, 302 pages) is the second book in the series, taking Poirot and Catchpool to a country house for another ingenious, fair-play mystery within a closed circle of suspects.
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The Mystery of Three Quarters
The Mystery of Three Quarters (2018) is the third book in The New Hercule Poirot Mysteries, following Closed Casket and preceding The Killings at Kingfisher Hill.
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The Killings at Kingfisher Hill
The Killings at Kingfisher Hill (2020, 344 pages) is the fourth book in the series, sending Poirot on a psychologically claustrophobic coach journey that leans further into his interior anxieties than Christie usually did.
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Hercule Poirot's Silent Night
Between The Killings at Kingfisher Hill and The Last Death of the Year, The New Hercule Poirot Mysteries continued in 2023 with Hercule Poirot's Silent Night.
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The Last Death of the Year
The Last Death of the Year (October 2025, 288 pages) is the sixth and most recent entry, following Hercule Poirot's Silent Night with a Greek island New Year's Eve murder for Poirot and Catchpool to untangle.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of The Last Death of the Year
About The New Hercule Poirot Mysteries
With the blessing of Agatha Christie's estate, psychological-thriller novelist Sophie Hannah became the first author authorized to write new Hercule Poirot mysteries since Christie's death, reviving the Belgian detective for a new generation of readers. The Monogram Murders (2014) introduces Edward Catchpool, a Scotland Yard inspector who becomes Poirot's regular Watson-figure for the series, in a triple-murder puzzle set in a London hotel. Hannah keeps Christie's signature ingredients — an ingenious, fair-play plot; a closed circle of suspects; Poirot's fussy, brilliant method — while writing in her own voice rather than imitating Christie's prose directly.
Across six novels, the series has taken Poirot to a country house (Closed Casket), back into a case involving a name from his past (The Mystery of Three Quarters), a psychologically claustrophobic coach journey (The Killings at Kingfisher Hill), a country-house Christmas (Hercule Poirot's Silent Night), and a Greek island New Year's Eve murder (The Last Death of the Year, 2025). Hannah's version of Poirot leans further into his interior anxieties and social awkwardness than Christie usually did, giving the character a slightly different, more psychologically probing flavor while staying recognizably faithful to the original.
Frequently asked questions
Who writes the The New Hercule Poirot Mysteries series?
Sophie Hannah wrote the series; it was continued by Sophie Hannah.
How many Hercule Poirot books has Sophie Hannah written?
Six as of 2025: The Monogram Murders (2014), Closed Casket (2016), The Mystery of Three Quarters (2018), The Killings at Kingfisher Hill (2020), Hercule Poirot's Silent Night (2023) and The Last Death of the Year (2025).
Are Sophie Hannah's Poirot books officially authorized?
Yes — she was selected by Agatha Christie's estate to write new Poirot novels, the first author given that authorization since Christie's death in 1976.
What order should I read Sophie Hannah's Poirot novels in?
Publication order, starting with The Monogram Murders. Each mystery is self-contained, but Poirot's companion Edward Catchpool develops across the series.
Do I need to have read Agatha Christie's Poirot novels first?
No — these are written to stand alone for new readers, though longtime Christie fans will recognize Poirot's voice and methods.
Is there a new Poirot book by Sophie Hannah coming?
None has been announced beyond The Last Death of the Year (2025) as of August 2026.
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