Colorful characters and nail-biting suspense characterize “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.” (photo courtesy of Theatre 40)

Agatha Christie’s “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” is a thrilling tale of greed, blackmail and murder most foul. This ingenious 1926 novel cemented Christie’s reputation as the greatest mystery novelist of all time. The story’s shocking twist ending has thrilled readers for generations and has been called “the best and most cunning solution devised in her storied career.” Now, the landmark novel comes to the stage in a new and fast-moving adaptation, performing in Beverly Hills from Dec. 5-15, presented by Theatre 40.

Filled with colorful characters, outrageous laughter and nail-biting suspense, this Christie classic is sure to leave audiences guessing, gasping and delighting in the case long after the curtain has come down.

For information, visit theatre40.org or call (310)364-0535. The play will be presented at the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre, located at 241 S. Moreno Drive.