We just finished watching Anthony Horowitz's TV adaptation of his novel Magpie Murders, which we thoroughly enjoyed, so I jumped on his new novel The Twist of a Knife (#1,110) when it appeared at my book club. Equally twisty (hah!) and equally enjoyable!
Here Anthony Horowitz takes center stage in his own novel. His play Mindgame is about to debut in London, and he's so stressed that he's decided to end his association with ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne before his contract with him is complete. They've been best-sellers, and both his publisher and Hawthorne are eager to continue with additional books in the series. Let's just say that Horowitz's timing here is not the best.
On opening night, a famous theater critic is in attendance, and crashes the cast party afterwards, taking digs at everyone present. When she's found murdered at her home the next day, suspicion immediately falls on the cast and crew of Mindgames. The police quickly narrow the pool of suspects to Horowitz himself. He knows he didn't do it, but how can he prove it if he's in jail? The only person he can think of to help him is Daniel Hawthorne. Sure, that will go well...
This one will keep you guessing right up to the end. Great read.
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