Close to Death

Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz is a gripping addition to the mystery and detective genre, published by Penguin Random House on September 12, 2024. This 419-page novel unfolds in the quiet, gated community of Riverview Close, where the arrival of Giles Kenworthy disrupts the idyllic lives of his neighbors. His loud lifestyle and ambitious plans quickly turn him into a figure of disdain, setting the stage for a shocking crime when he is found shot dead with a crossbow bolt through his neck.
In this intriguing narrative, former Detective Daniel Hawthorne takes center stage as he navigates the complexities of the case. With every neighbor harboring a motive for the murder, the investigation delves into the darker aspects of community life. Readers will find themselves immersed in a web of suspense and crime, as Hawthorne attempts to unravel the truth in a neighborhood where appearances can be deceiving. This edition offers a fresh perspective on the classic whodunit, making it a noteworthy addition for fans of thrillers and suspenseful fiction.
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The quiet, gated community of Riverview Close offers its inhabitants the perfect life within one of the most desirable areas of London.
That is, until Giles Kenworthy moves in with his wife and noisy children, his gas-guzzling cars, loud parties and outrageous plans for a new swimming pool.
His neighbours all have a reason to hate him.
So when Kenworthy is shot dead with a crossbow bolt through his neck, they all come under suspicion.
Only former Detective Daniel Hawthorne has a chance at solving the case, but he’s stuck on one part of the puzzle-
How do you solve a murder when everyone has the same motive?
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