The Word Is Murder A Novel
The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz, published by HarperCollins on May 7, 2019, is a reprint edition featuring 432 pages in English. This novel presents a unique twist on the classic crime narrative, where Horowitz himself takes on the role of a fictional character who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. The story begins with Diana Cowper, a wealthy mother, who plans her own funeral only to be found dead hours later, leading to a complex investigation led by the eccentric detective Daniel Hawthorne.
Readers will encounter a blend of mystery and detective fiction as the plot unfolds with numerous twists and turns. The partnership between Hawthorne and Horowitz, who serves as his ghostwriter, adds an intriguing layer to the narrative. As they delve deeper into the case, the dynamics of their relationship reveal hidden secrets and unexpected developments. This edition is ideal for those interested in crime, thrillers, and the amateur sleuth genre, showcasing Horowitz’s skill in crafting a masterful and intricate mystery.
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SHE PLANNED HER OWN FUNERAL. BUT DID SHE ARRANGE HER OWN MURDER?
New York Times bestselling author of Magpie Murders and Moriarty, Anthony Horowitz has yet again brilliantly reinvented the classic crime novel, this time writing a fictional version of himself as the Watson to a modern-day Holmes.
One bright spring morning in London, Diana Cowper – the wealthy mother of a famous actor – enters a funeral parlor. She is there to plan her own service.
Six hours later she is found dead, strangled with a curtain cord in her own home.
Enter disgraced police detective Daniel Hawthorne, a brilliant, eccentric investigator who’s as quick with an insult as he is to crack a case. Hawthorne needs a ghost writer to document his life; a Watson to his Holmes. He chooses Anthony Horowitz.
Drawn in against his will, Horowitz soon finds himself a the center of a story he cannot control. Hawthorne is brusque, temperamental and annoying but even so his latest case with its many twists and turns proves irresistible. The writer and the detective form an unusual partnership. At the same time, it soon becomes clear that Hawthorne is hiding some dark secrets of his own.
A masterful and tricky mystery that springs many surprises, The Word is Murder is Anthony Horowitz at his very best.
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