Description
The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz is a clever contemporary detective mystery and the first instalment in the bestselling Hawthorne and Horowitz series. Blending classic whodunnit elements with metafictional flair, the novel begins with the baffling murder of a woman who arranged her own funeral just hours before being killed, setting in motion a twisting investigation led by the enigmatic former detective Daniel Hawthorne.
In an inventive narrative twist, Horowitz casts himself as Hawthorne’s reluctant investigative partner, chronicling the case while uncovering buried secrets, unexpected motives and increasingly dangerous revelations. Known for his sharp plotting and playful manipulation of crime fiction conventions, Horowitz delivers a sophisticated mystery that has been widely praised for its originality and wit.
Ingenious, suspenseful and richly entertaining, The Word Is Murder is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy modern detective fiction, traditional murder mysteries and intelligent crime novels with a distinctive literary edge.
