Murder on the Orient Express: a Hercule Poirot mystery
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Hercule Poirot mysteries volume 8.
Published:
New York : Berkeley Books, 2004.
Physical Desc:
xi, 322 pages ; 18 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Points: 9
Lexile measure:
640L
Status:
Description
While en route from Syria to Paris, in the middle of a freezing winter's night, the Orient Express is stopped dead in its tracks by a snowdrift. Passengers awake to find the train still stranded and to discover that a wealthy American has been brutally stabbed to death in his private compartment. Incredibly, that compartment is locked from the inside. With no escape into the wintery landscape the killer must still be on board. Fortunately, the brilliant Belgian inspector Hercule Poirot is also on board, having booked the last available berth.
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Format:
Book
Edition:
2nd Berkley ed.
Language:
English
ISBN:
071831005991, 0425200450, 9780425200452
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 6.2, 9 Points
Level 6.2, 9 Points
Lexile measure:
640
Notes
General Note
Also published as Murder in the Calais coach.
Description
While en route from Syria to Paris, in the middle of a freezing winter's night, the Orient Express is stopped dead in its tracks by a snowdrift. Passengers awake to find the train still stranded and to discover that a wealthy American has been brutally stabbed to death in his private compartment. Incredibly, that compartment is locked from the inside. With no escape into the wintery landscape the killer must still be on board. Fortunately, the brilliant Belgian inspector Hercule Poirot is also on board, having booked the last available berth.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Christie, A. (2004). Murder on the Orient Express: a Hercule Poirot mystery. 2nd Berkley ed. New York, Berkeley Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976. 2004. Murder On the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery. New York, Berkeley Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976, Murder On the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery. New York, Berkeley Books, 2004.
MLA Citation (style guide)Christie, Agatha. Murder On the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery. 2nd Berkley ed. New York, Berkeley Books, 2004.
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