Moonflower Murders

Retired publisher Susan Ryeland is now running a small hotel on a picturesque Greek island along with her long-term boyfriend. While the tranquil surroundings should offer an idyllic escape, Susan finds herself increasingly frustrated by the unending challenges of managing a hotel in such a remote location. The idyllic vision of island life is overshadowed by her exhaustion and the constant responsibility of ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Despite her longing for the tranquil life on the island, Susan can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia for her literary life in London, which was anything but peaceful after she found herself embroiled in a real-life murder mystery. Thus, when an English couple arrives at her hotel with a distressing story, her curiosity is piqued.

The couple recounts the traumatic events surrounding their daughter Cecily’s wedding day, during which a murder took place at the hotel where the celebration was held. Their distress grows as they reveal that Cecily has vanished just a few hours after reading one of Susan's edited novels, Atticus Pünd Takes The Case. Unable to resist the pull of another mystery, Susan feels compelled to return to London and uncover the truth behind Cecily’s disappearance.

Susan embarks on a perilous investigation, believing that the clues to both the historic murder and Cecily’s sudden vanishing lie within the pages of the Atticus Pünd novel. As she delves deeper into the story, she must navigate a web of secrets, lies, and danger.

In her quest to save Cecily, Susan must confront her own past and face mortal danger. Moonflower Murders weaves together a sophisticated narrative that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Anthony Horowitz’s masterful storytelling and intricate plotting make this novel a beautiful puzzle—fiendishly clever and hugely entertaining.

"A masterpiece." — Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party.