Christie, A. (1939). And then there were none (75th Anniversary Edition). HarperCollins Publishers.
Annotation:
Ten strangers journey to an island off the coast of England at the request of a mysterious “U.N. Owen,” each with a secret they hope to take to the grave. Upon arriving at Soldier Island and its isolated mansion, their secrets are revealed and the murders begin. One by one, the guests find themselves surrounded, accusing each other of being the invisible killer. The nursery rhyme that hangs in each of their rooms becomes a prophecy: there were “ten little soldier boys [. . .] And then there were None” (Christie, 1939, p. 27-28). Widely known as the bestselling mystery of all time, And Then There Were None will leave you searching for the killer until the very last page.
Discussion:
As someone who has never really read within the mystery genre before, I found Christie’s novel to be very accessible and the perfect length for an introduction to the genre. Therefore, a display of this novel and other introductory mystery books could be beneficial to readers like myself who want to try their hand at something new. For experienced mystery readers, keeping track of new and upcoming releases is a great way to entice readers to borrow books from the library, especially if they are available in multiple formats, including ebooks and audiobooks. With Halloween approaching, a themed mystery display could highlight specific books within the genre for those who want to get into the spirit.
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