Looking for a book like Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" for 15 yo nephew

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<p>He might like P.D. James’ Adam Dalgliesh mysteries–a well-written series set in England with Inspect Adam Daigliesh, a gentleman detective who’s a Commander with the New Scotland Yard.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all of the suggestions. I picked up Blind Justice by Bruce Alexander and Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (it would be great if he got hooked on a series).</p>

<p>I do have a quick question for those of you who have read either of these books. Both look fairly adult and I am wondering whether there might be some content not appropriate for a 15 year old? The jacket of Blind Justice, for example, mentions prostitutes–and it is fine to have prostitutes in the story; I’d rather not, though, give my nephew a book with explicit sex scenes . . .</p>

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<p>Ellemenope is correct; Poirot is indeed in “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” and is a good choice. I also second the recommendation of “The Daughter of Time” and “Murder on the Orient Express”. If your nephew likes old movies, you might check to see if “The List of Adrian Messenger” is on DVD too. </p>

<p>QLM</p>

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<p>the murder of roger ackroyd is a classic. also i remember when i was that age, i really liked the ABC murders (also by agatha christie) it has the similar vibe of a trail of murders</p>

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<p>Well, the School Library Journal can usually be trusted re content in books, so here’s it’s review:</p>

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<p>FOr mystery movies- Hitchcock The Lady Vanishes- was a favorite of my D’s</p>

<p>IMO the PD James books can have violence of a disturbing nature, although well written.</p>

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<p>the Dick Francis mysteries are enjoyable. Would they be hopelessly outdated for a 15 year old? (I confess I’ve never read Agatha Christie for exactly that reason)</p>

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<p>I wonder if this site
[And</a> Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Detailed Book Review](<a href=“Detailed Review Summary of And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie”>Detailed Review Summary of And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie)
offers good suggestions for ‘similar books’ - anybody know of the books listed at the page bottom?</p>

<p>He could try the Tommy and Tuppence books by Agatha -
[Tommy</a> and Tuppence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_and_Tuppence]Tommy”>Tommy and Tuppence - Wikipedia)
The Secret Adversary, Partners in Crime, N or M?, By the Pricking of My Thumbs, and Postern of Fate
I realize that Miss Marple might not appeal to a young man, and Poirot is maddeningly egotistical.</p>

<p>“the plot develops with each successive murder” -
Maybe he’d like Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events -
[A</a> Series of Unfortunate Events - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Series_of_Unfortunate_Events]A”>A Series of Unfortunate Events - Wikipedia)

  • a great series for expanding one’s vocabulary in an indirect way…</p>
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<p>Amesie, it has been several years since I read Bruce Alexander’s Blind Justice and the other books in the series. The content and language of the book is quite appropriate for a 15y/o boy. When I made this suggestion and Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe series I was cognizant of your nephew’s age. I hope he enjoys the book. :)</p>