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A Fantastic Episode for Hawthorne and Horowitz!
A Deadly Episode is the latest brilliantly crafted crime thriller from the mastermind that is Anthony Horowitz and once again Horowitz writes himself into ... READ MORE
A joy from beginning to end
Crime is such a pallet cleanser for me, and this book was a joy from beginning to end. I will preface this and say this was the first in the series I've re... READ MORE
Horowitz and Hawthorne strike again
A Deadly Episode marks the sixth book in the cannily clever series by Anthony Horowitz. Happily it doesn’t disappoint. Once more Horowitz and Hawthorne are... READ MORE
Synopsis
The unputdownable new murder mystery in the Sunday Times bestselling detective series, from the award-winning author of Magpie Murders and Close to Death.
‘Easily the greatest of our crime writers’ Sunday Times
'Nobody does this crime fiction better than Anthony Horowitz’ Crime Time FM
‘An absolutely wonderful writer’ Richard Osman
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How do you investigate your own murder…?
The good news is that The Word is Murder, the first book in the Hawthorne series, is being turned into a major feature film.
The bad news is that the director is pretentious, the two stars hate each other, and the producer has run out of money.
And things are about to get much worse.
In the middle of shooting, the actor playing Hawthorne is stabbed – which leaves the real Hawthorne with no choice. He has to step in and investigate his own murder.
Because the killer may not have got the right man. Was it Hawthorne himself who was meant to be the target?
A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, A Deadly Episode is an intriguing page-turner that once again demonstrates why Anthony Horowitz is the reigning king of the modern whodunit.
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Praise for A Deadly Episode . . .
'Five-star entertainment’ The Times
‘Clever and playful, this is meta-mystery at its best.’ iPaper
'Another winner'Financial Times
'Perfect for Agatha Christie fans' Hello!
'A brilliant writer' Sunday Independent
‘Delightful’ Wall Street Journal
'Full of humour, twists and red herrings' 5-star reader review
'A pacy and entertaining mystery that I loved from start to finish' 5-star reader review
'A rollercoaster of red herrings' 5-star reader review
'Exceedingly brilliant' 5-star reader review
'The perfect whodunnit' 5-star reader review
Publisher information
- Publisher: Cornerstone
- ISBN: 9781804942987
- Number of pages: 400
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 35 mm
- Weight: 500g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA human story that’sa joy to read
The wonderful thing about Anthony Horowitz’s book is that they are so human You always feel you are part of the story and that’s it’s being told to you in... READ MORE
Lights, Camera, Corpse - Utterly Brilliant!
I simply could not put this book down! The latest instalment in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series is a clever triumph of mystery writing.
When the actor ... READ MORE
Whodunnit metafiction
The Writer and the Detective are watching the “Writer” and the “Detective” on the set of a film based on a book by the Writer about the Detective. Shortl... READ MORE
A great read
A Deadly Episode is a clever mystery that shows exactly why Anthony Horowitz excels at blending classic whodunit elements with a modern, self-aware twist. ... READ MORE
Another fantastic outing for Horowitz and Hawthorne
Another fantastic outing for Horowitz and Hawthorne, this time on the film set of the first novel. The unlikely duo find themselves at the centre of anothe... READ MORE
Hugely entertaining - another gem in the series
Filming has begun in Hastings on an adaption of Anthony Horowitz’s first book about his work with Hawthorne and both are on site. The murder of one of the ... READ MORE
Another wonderful crime story from the master of detective fiction - Horowitz and Hawthorne are back !
This is the sixth Horowitz and Hawthorne detective /crime story and as ever this is a roller coaster of red herrings, logic , conundrums and more clues to ... READ MORE
Fantastic.
Hawthorne and Horowitz are having a film made about their first book, The Word is Murder, and they are on set in Hastings to watch the proceedings.Things a... READ MORE
A Deadly Episode
Well... this is the easiest 5 stars I have given in a wee while. I blooming loved this book from start to finish. Just when I was wondering what shenanigan... READ MORE
A Very Enjoyable Read
This is the first book in the Hawthorne series that I have read but it is a good standalone and I knew I would enjoy reading a book by Anthony Horowitz and... READ MORE
Cleverly written
A deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz is sixth book in the Hawthorne & Horowitz series and I didn’t realise it at the time as I have not read any of the oth... READ MORE
Entertaining !
Horowitz and Hawthorne are back and the chalk and cheese duo don’t disappoint!
One of their earlier cases/ book The Word is Murder is to be adapted into... READ MORE
Always a Good Read
It was a good read as always, but this time I felt that there were way too many things left unsaid. Story felt somehow unfinished.
I do appreciate that Ha... READ MORE
Ingenious and highly entertaining!
'A Deadly Episode' is another ingenious and entertaining installment in the Anthony Horowitz's Hawthorne series, in which Horowitz himself features as a ch... READ MORE
A Real Treat
I always look forward to a Hawthorne & Horowitz escapade. I'm never quite sure how Horowitz is going to continue the series but he manages it masterfully. ... READ MORE
A real page turner
Anthony Horowitz is undoubtedly a master storyteller, and this has everything - elegance, wit and character. I thoroughly enjoyed this diversion into film ... READ MORE
The brilliant pair make their screen debuts
The Word Is Murder, the first book in the series, has been optioned and is going to be made into a film. But it appears that Anthony may be the last to fin... READ MORE
A Magnificent Mystery From A Master Of The Genre
Absolutely superb. One of the best mysteries that I’ve read in ages.
Murder on the movie set
I’ve just finished the latest Hawthorne and Horowitz mystery and it’s honestly one of the cleverest ones yet. This is the fourth book in the series I’ve re... READ MORE
Horowitz does it again!
I absolutely love this series of books following the strange relationship between Anthony Horowitz and Daniel Hawthorne and this book does not disappoint. ... READ MORE
Another clever, funny and entertaining instalment!
The 6th instalment of the Hawthorne series is finally here!
Whilst I think enough is explained to enjoy this as a standalone story, there are spoilers f... READ MORE
An excellent murder mystery set in parallel universes
This was my first encounter with the Hawthorne and Horowitz series and it caught me a bit off guard. I requested the book based on my liking of Anthony Hor... READ MORE
a another brilliant book
What can I say another great book, from the great man it took me 1.5 days to read, now feeling lost ☹️ can’t wait for the next one, hope it’s soon✨
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A deadly episode
I’ve really enjoyed all the previous Hawthorne and Horowitz outings and was thrilled to be able to read an advance copy of this new one. It didn’t disappo... READ MORE
Gentle but engaging read
This was another very enjoyable read featuring the author and Hawthorne. It has a very steady pace but I still found it engaging and wanting to find out mo... READ MORE
A return to Hastings.
Another outing for Horowitz and Hawthorne. Whilst not my favourite of their capers it doesn't disappoint.
We are in Hastings which obviously Horowitz know... READ MORE
Another great mystery
This is the sixth book in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series and it certainly came up to the standard of the previous five. It is a clever story playing on ... READ MORE
Brilliant
Exciting times have come, for the first book in the series is going to be made into a film, but things are not what they seem. The actor playing Hawthorn... READ MORE
Hawthorne and Horowitz are back
The first Hawthorne and Horowitz book ‘The Word is Murder’ is being made into a feature film, Hawthorne is a consultant, Horowitz, however is just asked to... READ MORE
Cleverly-plotted read
Another great read in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series. This time they are on a film set where 'The Word is Murder' is being filmed. Things are not going ... READ MORE
Best Hawthorne so far!
Another great book in the Hawthorne series and I think this is the best so far as it was so easy to get into and I was absorbed from page one. We get to f... READ MORE
A Deadly Episode
After five (broadly) successfully-solved cases together, the option to adapt Anthony Horowitz's tale of his first case alongside private detective Daniel H... READ MORE
Great book, but read book 1 first
A great concept, with Horowitz inserting a version of himself into his own book, working alongside his own fictional detective in a Holmes-Watsonesque rela... READ MORE
Another fantastic instalment
A Deadly Episode is the sixth book in the brilliant series by Anthony Horowitz featuring himself and Detective Daniel Hawthorn. In this instalment, a film ... READ MORE
not his best
I've really enjoyed the well written Hawthorne / Horowitz series watching the relationship between the two men change and mature and the added satisfaction... READ MORE
Recommended
I have read three of Anthony Horowitz books and enjoyed them and the TV adaptations. A very different style of writing to other authors, but written with g... READ MORE
How could poor Anthony Horowitz be treated so very shabbily?
I had intended, being lucky enough to be offered an ARC of this, the sixth outing of the Hawthorne and Horowitz series, to try and hold off reading it till... READ MORE
Great read
I really enjoyed ‘A Deadly Episode’. It’s a quick, clever mystery that reminded me why Anthony Horowitz is so good at this genre. The plot is tightly put t... READ MORE
Clever, self aware and funny
In 'A Deadly Episode' Anthony Horowitz takes a meta approach, and writes a novel about a murder that takes place during the filming of an adaption of one o... READ MORE
Yet Another Triumph
Another feather in Anthony Horowitz's well-plumed cap! This is a great series. Clever, witty, but always so well thought through. The latest episode sits... READ MORE
Engaging and cleverly plotted
A very engaging and cleverly plotted murder. Having the author as the narrator adds an unusual dimension as he accompanies the lead investigator, Hawthorn ... READ MORE
A great read.
Another “I can’t put it down” book by Anthony Horowitz, featuring the author himself and former Detective Inspector Daniel Hawthorne, and two seemingly unr... READ MORE
Clever who done it
Another fab installment of the Hawthorne and Horowitz detective mystery series.
I very much enjoyed reading this well written and clever book. I enjoy t... READ MORE
Great series written from a different perspective
This series gets better and better.
The narrative is so unusual, the locations close to home! The depth of the characters and the plots
I could read th... READ MORE
As fiendishly clever as ever
A film is being made of the first Hawthorne book, must to Horowitz's disapproval. Hawthorne is closely involved as a consultant but when Horowitz visits t... READ MORE
Enjoyable murder on a TV series which is not as clear cut as you think
Welcome back Anthony & Hawthorne who this time set out to investigate one murder and end up solving two. Well actually Hawthorne solves them Anthony tries ... READ MORE
Another Enjoyable & Amusing Book in the Series
“The Word is Murder,” (the first book in the series) is being made into a feature film. When the author and Hawthorne go down to Hastings to visit the film... READ MORE
A deadly episode
I really enjoyed this book by one of my favourite authors, Anthony Horowitz.
The story had lots of twists and turns which I liked. You could read this as ... READ MORE
Good but maybe lacks a bit of oomph
I always enjoy Anthony Horowitz’s mysteries. This new book was very in the same vein but I felt it lacked a little bit of oomph in the plot development com... READ MORE
Another strong entry in the series
The Word is Murder, the first book in Anthony Horowitz’s series chronicling his partnership with the detective Daniel Hawthorne, is being adapted for film.... READ MORE
I do so love this series and this was no exception.
The endurance of the relationship between Hawthorne and the author continues to intrigue me, especially after Anthony tries to find out more about the dete... READ MORE
Amazing mystery series
This series gets better and better.
The narrative is so unusual, the locations close to home! The depth of the characters and the plots
I could read th... READ MORE
Hawthorne and Horowitz on the big screen!
In a return to top form, Hawthorne and Horowitz are reunited when their first book together, “The Word is Murder,” is commissioned to be made into a film. ... READ MORE
Excellent
I first came across the Hawthorne series from Anthony Horowitz last year and have since read all the previous books so was looking forward to A Deadly Epis... READ MORE
Clever, twisty, and hugely entertaining
The Deadly Episode is a brilliant addition to the Horowitz & Hawthorne series and a reminder of why this partnership works so well. Now on book six, Anthon... READ MORE
A murderous romp…
As usual Horowitz’ writing style jars with me in the beginning but it’s never too long until I get drawn in. The making of a movie of a book he has written... READ MORE
Excellent
An unusual mystery that didn’t disappoint. This was a very clever book that allows for a bit of humour while the twisty style takes hold. An easy read that... READ MORE
A Meta Marvel!
A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz is the sixth in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series of books - and it’s a meta marvel!
I loved that it centres on the... READ MORE
I do so love this series and this was no exception
The endurance of the relationship between Hawthorne and the author continues to intrigue me, especially after Anthony tries to find out more about the dete... READ MORE
Another great read
Another great read where fiction and reality collide and confuse. Loved the Foyle's War setting in Hastings, makes it very easy to visualize, and found the... READ MORE
Love this series!
I love his books, and this is another twisty thriller that I couldn't put down. He can't write them fast enough for me!
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Fantastic book!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, another classic from Horowitz and Hawthorne! Gripping, and a fantastic storyline.
Another 5 star read
I can't believe this is the 6th book in this series! They have all been great reads and I again, couldn't put the story down. I felt the inclusion of a sec... READ MORE
A Charming Return to Classic Whodunit in Horowitz’s Sixth Hawthorne Mystery!
Anthony Horowitz’s A Deadly Episode is the sixth entry in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series, marking a return to form after the disappointment of Close to ... READ MORE
Engaging murder mystery featuring the author as a character
A producer has decided to film one of Anthony Horowitz's books about the private detective Daniel Hawthorne in Hastings, with Anthony and Daniel as consult... READ MORE
Good series
A Deadly Episode, is the sixth book in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series by Anthony Horowitz. I really enjoy this clever series with its well thought out p... READ MORE
Hawthorne & Horowitz are Back With Even More Intrigue and Mystery
A Deadly Episode is another smart and very enjoyable entry in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series.
This time, The Word Is Murder is being made into a film... READ MORE
A. Deadly episode
A good read I now want to know Hawthorne's back story.
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Two for the Price of One
As with his Atticus Pund novels Anthony Horowitz has provided two mysteries in one satisfying package. This is the latest of the "Hawthorne" books with the... READ MORE
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