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Close to Death

A Hawthorne and Horowitz Mystery

Hawthorne and Horowitz Mysteries

By Horowitz, Anthony

Read by Kinnear, Rory

9.21 hrs • 8 CDs • Unabridged

Genre: FICTION  /  MYSTERY, THRILLERS & SUSPENSE

Release Date: 04/01/2024

© 2024 by HarperCollins

ISBN No : 9798212900515

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In New York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fifth literary whodunnit in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series, Detective Hawthorne is once again called upon to solve an unsolvable case—a gruesome murder in an idyllic gated community in which suspects abound.

Riverside Close is a picture-perfect community. The six exclusive and attractive houses are tucked far away from the noise and grime of city life, allowing the residents to enjoy beautiful gardens, pleasant birdsong, and tranquility from behind the security of a locked gate.

It is the perfect idyll, until the Kentworthy family arrives, with their four giant, gas-guzzling cars, gaggle of shrieking children, and plans for a garish swimming pool in the backyard. Obvious outsiders, the Kentworthys do not belong in Riverside Close, and quickly offend every last one of the neighbors.

When Giles Kentworthy is found dead on his own doorstep, a crossbow bolt sticking out of his chest, Detective Hawthorne is the only investigator they can call to solve the case.

Because how do you solve a murder when everyone is a suspect?

 

"An absolutely engrossing tale...written with the abundance of whimsy and dark humor that seems to permeate nearly everything that Horowitz creates. Kudos to anyone who can figure this one out!" — Booklist (starred review)

“What begins as a decorous whodunit set in a gated community on the River Thames turns out to be another metafictional romp for mystery writer Anthony Horowitz and his frequent collaborator, ex–DI Daniel Hawthorne. . . .Gloriously artificial, improbable, and ingenious. Fans . . . will rejoice.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Ingenious metafiction fun from a master." — Library Journal

“It’ll keep you guessing until the very last page.” — Town & Country

“Intriguing.... there’s plenty of ambition on display….” — Publishers Weekly

“A deliciously twisty mystery.” 
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"A perfect mystery for spring!" — CrimeReads

“A gripping whodunit with a perfect setting turned deadly.” — BiblioLifestyle

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