Hawthorne & Horowitz Mysteries by Anthony Horowitz 6 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
A Deadly Episode
The Word Is Murder
The Sentence is Death
A Line to Kill
The Twist of a Knife
Close to Death

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Century / Arrow imprints)

Overview
This six-book paperback collection brings together Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed Hawthorne & Horowitz Mysteries, a genre-bending series that casts the author himself as the reluctant sidekick to ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne. From The Word Is Murder through the newest entry, A Deadly Episode, readers follow the unlikely duo as they untangle twisted murder cases across London, a remote island, a theatre, and beyond. Witty, clever, and packed with fair-play clues, this set is ideal for mystery lovers who enjoy a modern spin on the classic whodunit, delivered with sharp humor and real literary craft.

About the Books
The Hawthorne & Horowitz Mysteries reinvent the detective novel by placing Anthony Horowitz, playing a fictionalized version of himself, in the role of Watson to the prickly, brilliant ex-police detective Daniel Hawthorne. The Word Is Murder opens the series with a woman murdered hours after planning her own funeral, pulling Horowitz into Hawthorne's unconventional investigation. The Sentence is Death follows with the puzzling death of a celebrity divorce lawyer, while A Line to Kill relocates the pair to a literary festival on the island of Alderney, where a killer hides among the guests. The Twist of a Knife turns the tables when Horowitz himself becomes the prime suspect in a theater critic's murder. Close to Death looks back at a cold case from Hawthorne's own files, told through transcripts and interviews rather than a live investigation. The newest installment, A Deadly Episode, continues the partnership with another intricately plotted case, told across two time frames, that longtime fans and new readers alike can dig into. Across all six books, Horowitz plays with the conventions of true crime and classic detective fiction, dropping in real details from his own writing career alongside Hawthorne's guarded, mysterious past. Each title stands alone as a complete mystery, though reading in publication order lets fans watch the Hawthorne-Horowitz partnership and Hawthorne's backstory deepen with each book. It's a series beloved for its playful metafiction, meticulous plotting, and genuine affection for the traditions of golden-age crime writing.

Key Benefits

• All six Hawthorne & Horowitz Mysteries together in one brand-new paperback set
• Clever, fair-play whodunits with a unique author-as-character twist
• Ideal for fans of classic detective fiction with a modern, witty voice
• Each book is a self-contained mystery, perfect for reading in any order
• Great value way to catch up on the full series before new releases
• A thoughtful gift for any mystery or crime fiction reader

Book-by-Book Guide
A Deadly Episode — The newest Hawthorne and Horowitz mystery, unfolding across two timelines as the detective pair tackle their latest case.
The Word Is Murder — The series opener, in which a woman is strangled hours after arranging her own funeral.
The Sentence is Death — Hawthorne and Horowitz investigate the murder of a celebrity divorce lawyer found bludgeoned with a bottle of wine.
A Line to Kill — The duo travel to a literary festival on the island of Alderney, where a killer strikes among the attendees.
The Twist of a Knife — Horowitz becomes the prime suspect after a scathing theater critic is murdered on the opening night of his play.
Close to Death — Hawthorne reopens a cold case from a gated community, pieced together through interviews and old case files.

About the Author
Anthony Horowitz is a prolific British author and screenwriter known for his inventive, puzzle-box approach to crime fiction, including the Magpie Murders novels and the Alex Rider series for young readers. He has also written for major television series and continued the James Bond and Sherlock Holmes literary traditions with authorized tie-in novels. In the Hawthorne & Horowitz Mysteries, Horowitz casts himself as a character, pairing his own real-life writing career with the fictional detective Daniel Hawthorne for a playful, self-aware take on the modern whodunit, blending real literary detail with inventive, fair-play plotting.

Why You'll Love This Set
Six clever, twisty mysteries in one brand-new paperback bundle make this collection a satisfying binge for crime fiction fans. Whether you're stocking a book club pick, planning cozy winter reading, or shopping for a birthday or holiday gift, this set delivers page-turning plots with wit and heart from a true master of the genre.

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