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Anthony Horowitz

Magpie Murders

Anthony HorowitzFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Anthony Horowitz

Magpie Murders

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

498

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz is a cleverly spun and endlessly suspenseful thriller set in present-day London and a quaint English village in the 1940s. The story begins when book editor Susan Ryeland receives a manuscript from bestselling author Alan Conway, featuring his classic detective character, Atticus Pünd. As Atticus investigates two related deaths in the small town of Saxby-on-Avon, Susan discovers the last chapter missing and Alan’s suspicious death, drawing her into a real-life mystery.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Gritty

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

175,354 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anthony Horowitz's Magpie Murders receives high praise for its clever, multi-layered narrative and homage to classic mystery novels. Critics appreciate its intricate plot and engaging characters, though some find the dual storyline structure occasionally confusing. Overall, it’s a well-regarded, inventive take on the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Magpie Murders?

A reader who enjoys Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz typically favors intricate, cleverly plotted mysteries with a classic whodunit feel. Fans of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series and The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins will appreciate Horowitz's nuanced storytelling and meta-narrative structure.

4.1

175,354 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

498

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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