The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Author:Agatha Christie When this book was first published, critics raged, stormed, defended and fought over its controversial climax. But ultimately, they had no case. It was one of the best detective stories they had ever read. — At that time, Agatha Christie was almost unknown as a writer and Hercule Poirot, the Belgian gentleman with the superior little gray brain c... more »ells, had just begun his amazing career. This book established both the author and her most famous character.« less