The Labours of Hercules

The Labours of Hercules is a detective and crime fiction series by Agatha Christie. In the material here, it appears as a short-story collection built around the idea of Hercules' labours, with Christie’s familiar style of classic mystery writing at its core. It is a good fit for readers who enjoy compact puzzles, a traditional crime-fiction atmosphere, and a clear entry point into one of Christie’s works.

There are 9 books in the database for this series, spanning 1939 to 1940. Based on the data provided, there is no separate reading order that needs to be followed, so the order on this page is the publication order. That makes it easy to approach the series as it was released, without having to worry about alternate sequencing or hidden continuity.

A natural place to start is with The Cretan Bull or The Girdle of Hyppolita, both near the beginning of the list. The series suits readers who like short mysteries, Agatha Christie’s classic approach, and something approachable without needing much background. If you are wondering where to begin, these are easy first choices.