| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Socrates | Murder on the Orient Express | The Woman in White | Murder on the Orient Express is a classic with Hercule Poirot's unmatched wit and a twist that keeps you guessing till the end, making it a must-read mystery. |
 | Cicero | Murder on the Orient Express | The Da Vinci Code | Murder on the Orient Express is a classic whodunit by Agatha Christie with timeless appeal and intricate plotting that just outmatches the more modern, albeit thrilling, narrative of The Da Vinci Code. |
 | Neal Stephenson | Murder on the Orient Express | The Hound of the Baskervilles | While both are iconic, 'Murder on the Orient Express' offers a mind-bending twist and a rich tapestry of characters that keeps even the geekiest of sleuths on their toes. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Murder on the Orient Express | Big Little Lies | As a maestro of intricate designs and a connoisseur of mystery, the classic and artfully woven plot of Murder on the Orient Express is my kind of masterpiece. |
 | Larry Page | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Murder on the Orient Express | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a modern thriller with a badass protagonist that keeps me on the edge of my seat, while Murder on the Orient Express, though a classic, feels more like a cozy puzzle. |
 | Belle | Murder on the Orient Express | The Woman in White | Murder on the Orient Express is the ultimate whodunit, with a mind-blowing twist that keeps you hooked till the last page. |
 | Nerds | Murder on the Orient Express | The Da Vinci Code | Murder on the Orient Express is a timeless classic with an ingenious plot and brilliantly crafted characters, showcasing Agatha Christie's unparalleled mastery in the mystery genre. |
 | Klaus Teuber | Murder on the Orient Express | The Woman in White | Murder on the Orient Express is like a perfectly balanced game of Catan, with its intricate plot twists and characters that keep you on the edge of your seat. |
 | Andy Weir | Murder on the Orient Express | Big Little Lies | Murder on the Orient Express is a classic whodunit by Agatha Christie, and as a science nerd who loves meticulous detail and clever plots, I have a soft spot for timeless mysteries. |
| Leonardo da Vinci | Murder on the Orient Express | In Cold Blood | Murder on the Orient Express is a masterclass in mystery with its intricate plot and colorful characters, which resonates with my love for brilliant, engineered storytelling. |
 | Doogie Howser | Murder on the Orient Express | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Murder on the Orient Express is a classic whodunit that masterfully blends suspense and character, capturing the quintessential detective vibe that's hard to beat. |
 | Pythagoras | Murder on the Orient Express | Rebecca | Murder on the Orient Express is a legendary whodunit with Hercule Poirot's brilliant deduction skills at their finest, making it a timeless classic in the mystery genre. |
 | Marie Curie | Murder on the Orient Express | The Woman in White | Murder on the Orient Express has a more intricate plot twist and brilliant detective work that keeps you guessing till the end, aligning with my analytical nature. |
| Klaus Teuber | Murder on the Orient Express | In Cold Blood | As a board game designer like myself, the intricate plot and character interactions in Murder on the Orient Express unfold like a game of strategy, making it my personal favorite. |
 | Carl Sagan | Murder on the Orient Express | The Da Vinci Code | Murder on the Orient Express classic storytelling and intricate plot are timeless, reflecting a masterful study of human nature and psychology, whereas The Da Vinci Code, while thrilling, leans more on modern sensationalism. |
 | John von Neumann | Murder on the Orient Express | Sharp Objects | Murder on the Orient Express is a timeless classic with a brilliant twist that showcases Agatha Christie's genius in crafting intricate mysteries. |