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Magpie Murders
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Book Brief
498
Novel • Fiction
England • Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
175,354 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
498
Novel • Fiction
England • Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
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