I think it's really clever how Anthony Horowitz puts himself in the role of a rather innocent sidekick, like Hastings in Poirot books, or Watson in Sherlock Holmes stories, but in a delightful tongue-in-cheek way. The character of Hawthorne has developed over the series and became more interesting, as has the relationship between the two men. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book

Loved the first two in this series and the third did not disappoint. The relationship between the main protagonists develops carefully and with humour throughout. As always, Horowitz deals deftly with some hard hitting scenarios and his creation of setting is sublime. Delighted with this series and already anticipating the next one!

This is such a fun read -- if murder can be fun! What makes it so exceptional is Horowitz's insertion of himself into the book. He comes across as a really nice guy. His sidekick — or should I say 'subject' is a taciturn, gruff, monosyllabic detective who equally makes this a good read. Well done, again, Horowitz.

This is the third instalment in the Hawthorne series and just like the previous two stories it did not disappoint. This book follows Anthony and Hawthorne to the island of Alderney where they are set to talk about their most recent book. However, things take a turn when the first murder to take place in Alderney occurs and the duo must try to figure out just who the killer might be. With everyone a suspect, Horowitz keeps us guessing until the very end and just when you think things have been tied up neatly, we find that sometimes the truth is found in the unlikeliest of places.

⭐️ 4.5 ⭐️ A Line to Kill is the third book in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series but can easily be read as a standalone. I’ve swiftly added the previous two: The Word is Murder and The Sentence is Death to my to-be-read list because I thoroughly enjoyed my adventure with the dynamic duo. Horowitz’s writing is fluid, engaging and highly readable. The book features Horowitz himself as a character; such an original, quirky concept. The characterisation is excellent, with relatable, well-developed characters. I loved the relationship between Hawthorne and Horowitz (they reminded me of Poirot and Hastings); they’re as different as chalk and cheese but have a mutual respect and a natural rapport. Set on the island of Alderney, this old-fashioned style murder mystery has everything you could possibly want from a whodunnit: perfect location, twists and turns aplenty and fishy red herrings round every corner. A Line to Kill is a fabulous, warm, witty, entertaining read. I’m looking forward to more adventures with Hawthorne and Horowitz in the future.