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The Twist of a Knife

The Twist of a Knife

Paperback Published on: 20/07/2023
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The Twist of a Knife
This New Hawthorne Mystery Is a Master Class in Crime Writing!
Anthony Horowitz has created a master class in his latest crime thriller with a plot which is as sharp as a knife and a mystery with more twists than I cou... READ MORE
Steven at Bluewater

Synopsis

'Our deal is over.'

This is what reluctant author Anthony Horowitz tells ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne in an awkward encounter. The truth is that Anthony has other things on his mind.

His new play 'Mindgame' is about to open at London's Vaudeville theatre, and on opening night, Sunday Times critic Harriet Throsby gives the play a savage review.

The next morning she is found dead, stabbed in the heart with an ornamental dagger that has only one set of finger prints on it. Anthony's.

Anthony is arrested, charged with Throsby's murder, and thrown into prison. Alone and increasingly desperate, he realises only one man can help him.

But will Hawthorne take his call?

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Cornerstone
  • ISBN: 9781529159370
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 25 mm
  • Weight: 274g
  • Languages: English

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The Twist of a Knife
Brilliant read
I was fortunate to be chosen by NetGally to read this new book prior to publication. I really can’t remember enjoying a murder mystery as much as this. ... READ MORE
Bruce
The Twist of a Knife
Fabulous
This is just another classic Hawthorne and Horowitz murder mystery. The book opens with the usual dynamics between the two of them, with Hawthorne askin... READ MORE
Iz Baron
The Twist of a Knife
Fabulous
This is just another classic Hawthorne and Horowitz murder mystery. The book opens with the usual dynamics between the two of them, with Hawthorne askin... READ MORE
Iz Baron
The Twist of a Knife
Loved it!
This was just what I needed on a short break away! Nothing too taxing or gruesome, just a great murder mystery that kept me entertained and gave me a few ... READ MORE
Carole Kendal
The Twist of a Knife
A thoroughly enjoyable, sharp, witty read.
A fun romp of a murder investigation, with the great rapport, wit and sarcasm supplied largely by Hawthorne in his quest to absolve ‘Tony’ Horowitz. Th... READ MORE
Sarah C
The Twist of a Knife
Surprisingly enjoyed this
I was not really sure what to expect from this but I did enjoy it. An easy holiday read - did not tax me too much and written relatively well. Would I re... READ MORE
sharon benning-prince
The Twist of a Knife
Enjoyable!
Anthony Horowitz is staging a play at the Vaudeville theatre it is panned by a critic and the next day the critic is murdered and the prime suspect is A... READ MORE
Zoe Hitchen
The Twist of a Knife
The Twist of a Knife
This is book 4 in this wonderful, original, quirky series, featuring the author as a character in his own book. So, as per usual I am going to recommend yo... READ MORE
Ashrae
The Twist of a Knife
Another Entertaining Read
Another entertaining read featuring the author Anthony Horowitz as one of the two main characters along with ex- detective Daniel Hawthorne. In this one, t... READ MORE
Jill Thomson
The Twist of a Knife
I enjoyed this novel....twists & turns everywhere!
THE TWIST of a KNIFE by Anthony Horowitz - ( book 4/4 ) Published date - 18 August 2022 Book - 400 pages This is my second book by Anthony Horowitz. I e... READ MORE
LadyBird
The Twist of a Knife
another winner
Another winner from Mr Horowitz featuring his author and detective duo. As always, at their best solving a murder using the writer's signature style of mi... READ MORE
jean
The Twist of a Knife
The Twist of a Knife
As most of us know Anthony Horowitz is a brilliant writer for television and books. This book tops it for the Hawthorne series. It is a definite "must have... READ MORE
Maxine Carter
The Twist of a Knife
Imaginative, well written and laugh out loud funny Acknowledgments
Horowitz is never going to be Shakespeare or Joyce, but he is a very skilled writer who keeps hold of you to the end. This is a crime novel, so to avoid p... READ MORE
John Gilligan
The Twist of a Knife
Horowitz does it again!
Yet another amazing addition to the Hawthorne and Horowitz series. This one combined two of my favorite things: true crime and theatre! With modern mysteri... READ MORE
Justin Marrier
The Twist of a Knife
The Twist of a Knife
I did not realise until I was reading this book that is one of a series of Horowitz and Hawthorne obviously written by Anthony Horowitz. I am pleased to s... READ MORE
Monica Hanna
The Twist of a Knife
Another absolute cracker of a mystery - loved it
Oh I really do love this series. And I'm not just saying that because I know how well being critical of Anthony Horowitz's creativity worked out for Harrie... READ MORE
Jen Lucas
The Twist of a Knife
Loved it
Getting back into a Hawthorne & Horowitz mystery is like meeting up with an old friend you haven't seen for ages but it's as if you saw them yesterday so i... READ MORE
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The Twist of a Knife
An enigmatic detective duo with wit and a layered and twisty plot.
I dived into this book and thought I was reading an author foreword, to begin with, before I realised what readers of the previous three books know, the au... READ MORE
Jane Hunt
The Twist of a Knife
A Real page turner
Antony Horowitz has been one of my go to authors for some time and I’m now wondering how I’ve missed this series of novels. The Twist of the Knife is the f... READ MORE
Jane Dolman
The Twist of a Knife
Too many characters but a good addition to a very good series.
I have enjoyed the Daniel Hawthorne series from the beginning. This is another good yarn but a rather convoluted one with, for me, too many characters. Hor... READ MORE
Sharyn Farnaby
The Twist of a Knife
Hawthorne saves the day.
Really enjoyed this story. Anthony Horowitz descriptive style brings the characters and locations to life. You imagine you are there. Plenty of twists and ... READ MORE
Michael Bellamy
The Twist of a Knife
Vintage Horowitz! The only twist is that you won’t be able to put it down.
As a major fan of Horowitz work I was very enthused when this was given to me as a present for my birthday. It’s vintage Horowitz, in the sense that it has... READ MORE
Harry Austin
The Twist of a Knife
Theatre drama - literally
“The Twist of a Knife” unfolds a gripping murder mystery in the world of theatre, as a writer ventures into playwriting with “Mindgame.” Opening night dazz... READ MORE
Emma Musson
The Twist of a Knife
Horowitz works his whodunnit magic once again with this absolute page-turner
After following Hawthorne for two murder investigations (and attending a literary festival together), Horowitz is done working alongside the difficult PI. ... READ MORE
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