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The Twist of a Knife
A gripping locked-room mystery from the bestselling crime writer
Series: Hawthorne
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The Twist of a Knife by global bestselling author Anthony Horowitz is a brilliantly entertaining new locked-room mystery that promises to captivate readers with its intricate plot, engaging characters, and unexpected twists. This novel reintroduces the unconventional partnership between reluctant author Anthony Horowitz and the enigmatic ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne in a case that will test their abilities and their relationship like never before.
When Horowitz decides to cut his professional ties with Hawthorne, declaring "Our deal is over," he believes he can finally focus on his other creative pursuits. His new play, Mindgame, is set to premiere at London's prestigious Vaudeville Theatre. However, on opening night, the play receives a scathing review from Harriet Throsby, a brutally honest critic for the Sunday Times.
The following day, Throsby is found dead, stabbed in the heart with an ornamental dagger, and the evidence is damning: the only fingerprints on the murder weapon belong to Anthony Horowitz. Arrested and charged with murder, Anthony finds himself in a dire situation, incarcerated and accused of a crime he didn’t commit. With no one else to turn to and the clock ticking, Anthony realises that only one man can help him unravel the mystery and clear his name: Daniel Hawthorne.
The Twist of a Knife not only delivers a gripping story but also explores the dynamic and complex relationship between Horowitz and Hawthorne. Will Hawthorne accept Anthony’s plea for help? And if so, can the unlikely duo uncover the true culprit before it’s too late?
EASILY THE GREATEST OF OUR CRIME WRITERS - SUNDAY TIMES
Funny, addictive and clever, and the crime-fighting duo of Hawthorne and Horowitz are as entertaining as ever. Brilliant. I can't wait for more. - ADAM HANDY
There's a lovely Hitchcockian feel to Twist. The clock is ticking. It's a lot of fun. - IAN RANKIN
The Twist of a Knife is a beautifully turned locked-room whodunit - THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
A total joy. Anthony is a master entertainer, the genius twists and turns of his writing and plot keep me on the edge of my seat. - RORY KINNEAR
Series: Hawthorne
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With humour and homage to classic mystery styles, The Twist of a Knife has been praised for its old-fashioned whodunit charm, surprising twists, and deft character development. Critics highlight its enjoyable mix of real life and fiction, gleeful wit, and engaging plotting. Fans of character-driven and clue-filled mysteries will find it particularly delightful.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529159370
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 July 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 266g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Bestselling author Anthony Horowitz has written two highly acclaimed Sherlock Holmes novels, The House of Silk and Moriarty; three James Bond novels, Trigger Mortis, Forever and a Day and With a Mind to Kill; the acclaimed bestselling mystery novels Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders and the Detective Hawthorne novels, The Word is Murder, The Sentence is Death, A Line To Kill, The Twist of a Knife and the latest Close to Death is out in April 2024. He is also the author of the teen spy Alex Rider series, and responsible for creating and writing some of the UK's most loved and successful TV series, including Midsomer Murders and Foyle's War. In January 2022 he was awarded a CBE for his services to literature.
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