The Sentence is Death
The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz, published by Arrow Books on September 24, 2019, is a 400-page work in English that delves into a complex murder mystery. This installment features Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne as he navigates a case involving the bludgeoning of divorce lawyer Richard Price in his London home. The investigation is sparked by the mysterious number 182 scrawled on the wall beside the body, leading to questions about the events leading up to the crime.
Readers will find a narrative rich in intrigue, focusing on themes of passion, deception, and the hidden truths that can lead to deadly consequences. As the police turn to Hawthorne for his unique investigative skills, the story unfolds with elements of suspense and crime, characteristic of the thriller genre. This edition invites readers to engage with a plot that intertwines mystery and detective work, making it a notable addition to the series.
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Pre-order the next thrilling Hawthorne mystery CLOSE TO DEATH – coming soon!
Passion, deception, an unexplained death and a detective with quite a lot to hide lie at the heart of Anthony Horowitz’s brilliant murder mystery, the second in the bestselling series starring Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne.
‘EASILY THE GREATEST OF OUR CRIME WRITERS’ Sunday Times
‘My favourite literary hero at the moment is Anthony Horowitz’ Shari Lapena
‘Sheer genius … A joy from start to finish’ INDEPENDENT
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Secrets can kill.
Smooth-tongued divorce lawyer Richard Price is bludgeoned to death at his London home.
Scrawled on the wall beside the body: the number 182.
What does it mean? And who was at his front door just minutes before he died and while he was still talking on the phone?
Confronted with this most baffling of mysteries, the police are forced to turn to private investigator Daniel Hawthorne.
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‘Pure pleasure for readers … A must-read delight’ WALL STREET JOURNAL
‘Anthony Horowitz gets away with murder in all sorts of ways and emerges triumphant’ The Times
‘This is crime fiction as dazzling entertainment, sustained by writing as skilfully light-footed as Fred Astaire’ Sunday Times Crime Club
‘A crime story that keeps you up into the small hours… a page-turning mystery’ Metro
‘Sheer genius … A joy from start to finish’ Independent
‘Fans of traditional puzzle mysteries will be enthralled’ Publishers Weekly
‘Huge fun… It’s hard to know why anyone who loves a good mystery wouldn’t thoroughly enjoy the ride’ Irish Independent
‘Succeeds on all levels … Horowitz has the Midas touch’ Booklist
‘No one currently working the field has anywhere near this much ingenuity to burn’ KIRKUS
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