Hawthorne & Horowitz Mysteries – Books 1–4 Collection: The Word Is Murder, The Sentence Is Death, A Line to Kill & The Twist of a Knife - By Anthony Horowitz - Paperback

Step into the ingenious world of Anthony Horowitz's Hawthorne & Horowitz Mysteries with the first four books in this clever and atmospheric crime series. Follow former detective Daniel Hawthorne and fictionalised author Anthony Horowitz as they investigate baffling murders, uncover hidden motives, and navigate mysteries filled with twists, suspects, secrets, and classic whodunit intrigue. All of our books are brand new.

Titles in This Set / Includes

Includes: The Word Is Murder • The Sentence Is Death • A Line to Kill • The Twist of a Knife

About the Collection

In The Word Is Murder, Hawthorne and Horowitz investigate the unusual murder of a woman who appeared to have planned her own funeral shortly before she was killed. The case introduces the unusual partnership between the former detective and the author documenting his investigations.

The Sentence Is Death follows the pair as they investigate the murder of a divorce lawyer whose death leaves behind a baffling clue: the number 182.

In A Line to Kill, Hawthorne and Horowitz travel to the island of Alderney for a literary festival, only to find themselves drawn into another murder investigation amid local tensions and long-buried secrets.

The Twist of a Knife takes a more personal turn when Horowitz becomes the prime suspect in a murder. With Hawthorne no longer working alongside him, Horowitz must find a way to clear his name.

Together, these four novels combine traditional detective-story puzzles with a distinctive meta-fictional approach in which Anthony Horowitz appears as a character alongside the enigmatic Daniel Hawthorne.

Why This Set Works

This collection is ideal for readers who enjoy classic whodunits, clever plotting, locked-room-style mysteries, literary crime fiction, eccentric detectives, and unexpected twists. The series has a strong Golden Age detective-fiction influence while placing its fictionalised author directly inside the investigations.

Perfect For

Perfect for: Anthony Horowitz fans • crime fiction readers • mystery lovers • whodunit enthusiasts • detective fiction • British crime fiction • literary mysteries • amateur and professional sleuth stories • suspense readers • book clubs • home libraries • mystery collections

Product Details

Author • Anthony Horowitz • Series • Hawthorne & Horowitz Mysteries • Books in Set • 4 • Series Books • Books 1–4 • Titles Included • The Word Is Murder • The Sentence Is Death • A Line to Kill • The Twist of a Knife • Format • Paperback • Publisher • Penguin Ltd • ISBN • 9780694590117 • SKU • LWP12171 • Genre • Crime Fiction • Mystery • Detective Fiction • Suspense • Language • English • Series Status • Ongoing series