And Then There Were None

A legendary mystery novel by Agatha Christie and widely regarded as one of the greatest detective novels ever written. First published in 1939, it is the best-selling mystery novel of all time, with over 100 million copies sold worldwide.

The story begins when ten strangers, each hiding a dark secret, are invited to a secluded island mansion off the English coast by an unknown host. Upon arriving, they discover that their mysterious host is absent. During dinner, a recorded voice accuses each guest of having caused someone's death and escaped justice.

Soon afterward, one of the guests dies. Then another. And another.

As the deaths continue, the survivors realize the killer is among them. Cut off from the mainland with no way to escape, fear and suspicion consume the group. Each death eerily mirrors the verses of an old nursery rhyme displayed in every bedroom, leaving the remaining guests scrambling to identify the murderer before they become the next victim.

With its ingenious plot, unforgettable atmosphere, and perfectly executed ending, And Then There Were None set the standard for the closed-circle (locked-room) mystery. It has inspired countless novels, films, television series, and games.